Pentax K100D vs Sony WX220

Following is a extended assessment of the Pentax K100D versus Sony WX220, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The K100D was launched 8 years earlier than the WX220 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the K100D scores vs the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K100D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K100D Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K100D has exterior measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K100D versus Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the K100D vs the WX220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K100D and WX220 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K100D and WX220.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K100D featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX220 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged K100D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.