Pentax K110D vs Sony A200

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax K110D versus Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The K110D was released 3 years before the A200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the K110D grades against the A200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K110D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K110D Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K110D offers outer measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the K110D compared to the A200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K110D and A200 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K110D and A200.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony A200 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older K110D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.