Pentax K110D vs Sony WX9

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax K110D versus Sony WX9, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the K110D (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The K110D was launched 5 years prior to the WX9 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K110D grades vs the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K110D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K110D Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K110D enjoys 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 WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K110D versus Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the K110D and the WX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K110D and WX9 is 67 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K110D and WX9.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K110D because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX9 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K110D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.