Pentax K100D vs Sony WX150

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax K100D vs Sony WX150, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The K100D was launched 6 years prior to the WX150 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the K100D grades vs the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K100D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K100D Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K100D offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K100D vs Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the K100D compared to the WX150.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K100D and WX150 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K100D and WX150.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K100D due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony WX150 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older K100D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.