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Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Nikon D5200 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D5100
  • Replacement is Nikon D5300
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched May 2006
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Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K110D Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon D5200 versus Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and K110D (6MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D5200 was unveiled 7 years after the K110D which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D5200 grades against the K110D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Pentax K110D

 D5200 K110D 
LaunchedMay 2013May 2006Newer by 86 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kSharper display (+711k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Nikon D5200

 K110D D5200 

Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Pentax K110D

 D5200 K110D 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D5200 has got physical measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D5200 versus Pentax K110D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D5200 versus the K110D.

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D5200 and K110D is 66 and 67 respectively.

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D5200 and K110D.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D5200 to give extra detail having an extra 18MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher D5200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5200
Portrait photography with Pentax K110D
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
51
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5200 Street photography advice
Pentax K110D Street photography advice
69
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D5200
Sports photography with Pentax K110D
61
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (500 shots)
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5200 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K110D Travel photography highlights
69
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (500 CIPA)
45
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5200 Landscape photography features
Pentax K110D Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (500 CIPA)
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K110D as a Vlogging camera
71
screen is selfie friendly
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5200 and Pentax K110D
 Nikon D5200Pentax K110D
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D5200 Pentax K110D
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-05-16 2006-05-22
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lb) 585 gr (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1284 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $595 $1,000