Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K110D

Let's look more closely at the Nikon D5300 versus Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and K110D (6MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D5300 was manufactured 7 years later than the K110D and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D5300 grades versus the K110D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5300 and Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D5300 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5300 has got external dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D5300 versus Pentax K110D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the D5300 compared to the K110D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5300 and K110D is 68 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5300 and K110D.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon D5300 to give you extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher D5300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.