Pentax K110D vs Sony RX100 VI

Following is a in-depth overview of the Pentax K110D versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the K110D (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The K110D was brought out 13 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the K110D scores versus the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K110D has exterior dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Pentax K110D versus Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the K110D vs the RX100 VI.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K110D and RX100 VI is 67 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K110D and RX100 VI.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K110D due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VI will offer more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged K110D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.