Pentax K10D vs Sony HX100V

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax K10D vs Sony HX100V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the K10D (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The K10D was introduced 5 years before the HX100V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the K10D grades versus the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K10D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K10D Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Pentax K10D comes with outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K10D vs Sony HX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the K10D compared to the HX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K10D and HX100V is 59 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K10D and HX100V.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K10D having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX100V will render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older K10D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.