Pentax K110D vs Sony RX100 II
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Pentax K110D vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Announced May 2006
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Replaced the Sony RX100
- Updated by Sony RX100 III

Pentax K110D vs Sony RX100 II Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Pentax K110D and Sony RX100 II, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the K110D (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The K110D was brought out 8 years before the RX100 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the K110D scores vs the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax K110D vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K110D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K110D Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Sony RX100 II
K110D | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Pentax K110D
RX100 II | K110D | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | May 2006 | Newer by 86 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper display (+1019k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K110D and Sony RX100 II
K110D | RX100 II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Pentax K110D vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K110D has got external measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Pentax K110D and Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the K110D and the RX100 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K110D and RX100 II is 67 and 89 respectively.

Pentax K110D vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K110D and RX100 II.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K110D featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 II will provide you with extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged K110D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax K110D vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K110D vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Pentax K110D | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K110D | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2006-05-22 | 2013-06-27 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 210k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 585g (1.29 lbs) | 281g (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,000 | $598 |