Pentax K110D vs Sony RX100

Here is a thorough assessment of the Pentax K110D versus Sony RX100, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the K110D (APS-C) and RX100 (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The K110D was brought out 7 years prior to the RX100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the K110D scores versus the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K110D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K110D Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K110D offers outer measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Pentax K110D versus Sony RX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the K110D vs the RX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K110D and RX100 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K110D and RX100.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K110D because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 will deliver more detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older K110D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.