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Pentax K110D vs Sony WX1

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39
Pentax K110D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Pentax K110D vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released May 2006
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Pentax K110D vs Sony WX1 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Pentax K110D versus Sony WX1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the K110D (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizes.

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The K110D was launched 4 years earlier than the WX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K110D matches up against the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Sony WX1

 K110D WX1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Pentax K110D

 WX1 K110D 
ReleasedAugust 2009May 2006More modern by 39 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K110D and Sony WX1

 K110D WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax K110D vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K110D provides external dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the K110D compared to the WX1.

Pentax K110D vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K110D and WX1 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Pentax K110D vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K110D vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K110D and WX1.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K110D due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX1 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged K110D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K110D vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax K110D vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K110D vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K110D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
51
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K110D
Street photography with Sony WX1
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K110D Sports photography details
Sony WX1 Sports photography details
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K110D Travel photography details
Sony WX1 Travel photography details
45
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (149 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K110D Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX1 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K110D Vlogging advice
Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (149g)
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Pentax K110D vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K110D and Sony WX1
 Pentax K110DSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K110D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2006-05-22 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 585 gr (1.29 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,000 $149