Pentax K110D vs Sony QX100

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax K110D versus Sony QX100, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the K110D (APS-C) and QX100 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K110D was introduced 8 years before the QX100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the K110D scores against the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K110D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K110D Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K110D features physical dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K110D versus Sony QX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the K110D against the QX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K110D and QX100 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K110D and QX100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K110D with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony QX100 will resolve extra detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged K110D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.