Canon A3100 IS vs Pentax K110D

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A3100 IS and Pentax K110D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The A3100 IS was introduced 3 years later than the K110D and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A3100 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A3100 IS scores versus the K110D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Pentax K110D. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS features physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3100 IS and Pentax K110D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3100 IS versus the K110D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and K110D is 94 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and K110D.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A3100 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon A3100 IS will give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher A3100 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.