Pentax K110D vs Sony A230

Below is a detailed assessment of the Pentax K110D vs Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and A230 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K110D was introduced 4 years before the A230 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the K110D matches up against the A230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K110D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K110D Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K110D enjoys physical measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K110D vs Sony A230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the K110D against the A230.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K110D and A230 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K110D and A230.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A230 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older K110D will be behind in sensor technology.