Pentax KP vs Sony RX100 VA

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Pentax KP versus Sony RX100 VA, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the KP (24MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly well matched but the KP (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The KP was unveiled 17 months earlier than the RX100 VA making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the KP matches up against the RX100 VA when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax KP & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are viewable at Pentax KP Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax KP offers outside dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Pentax KP versus Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the KP against the RX100 VA.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the KP and RX100 VA is 61 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the KP and RX100 VA.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The KP having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax KP will give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older KP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.