Pentax K110D vs Sony A300

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K110D versus Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K110D was announced 20 months prior to the A300 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the K110D scores versus the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K110D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K110D Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K110D offers outer dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K110D versus Sony A300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the K110D against the A300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K110D and A300 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K110D and A300.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A300 to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older K110D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.