Pentax K10D vs Sony WX220

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax K10D vs Sony WX220, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the K10D (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The K10D was manufactured 8 years before the WX220 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K10D matches up vs the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K10D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K10D Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K10D has got physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the K10D compared to the WX220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K10D and WX220 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K10D and WX220.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K10D due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony WX220 will render more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K10D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.