Pentax K110D vs Sony WX80

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Pentax K110D and Sony WX80, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the K110D (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K110D was unveiled 7 years earlier than the WX80 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K110D scores versus the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K110D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K110D Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K110D comes with exterior 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 WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K110D and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the K110D versus the WX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K110D and WX80 is 67 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K110D and WX80.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K110D having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX80 will offer more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged K110D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.