Pentax K110D vs Sony A100

Below is a extended overview of the Pentax K110D versus Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K110D was revealed 2 months before the A100 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the K110D scores versus the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K110D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The full galleries are available at Pentax K110D Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K110D comes with outer measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

See the Pentax K110D versus Sony A100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the K110D and the A100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K110D and A100 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K110D and A100.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A100 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.