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Pentax K110D vs Sony A350

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39
Pentax K110D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Pentax K110D vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched May 2006
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Successor is Sony A380
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Pentax K110D vs Sony A350 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Pentax K110D versus Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and A350 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K110D was announced 24 months before the A350 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K110D matches up vs the A350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Sony A350

 K110D A350 

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Pentax K110D

 A350 K110D 
RevealedJune 2008May 2006Newer by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K110D and Sony A350

 K110D A350 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Pentax K110D vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K110D comes with physical dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K110D versus Sony A350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the K110D against the A350.

Pentax K110D vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K110D and A350 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Pentax K110D vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K110D vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K110D and A350.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A350 to show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged K110D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax K110D vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Pentax K110D vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K110D vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K110D Portrait photography information
Sony A350 Portrait photography information
51
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K110D Street photography advice
Sony A350 Street photography advice
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
66
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
heavier than average (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K110D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K110D Travel photography info
Sony A350 Travel photography info
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
51
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (674 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K110D Landscape photography information
Sony A350 Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K110D
Vlogging with Sony A350
9
can't record video
9
can't record video
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Pentax K110D vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K110D and Sony A350
 Pentax K110DSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K110D Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2006-05-22 2008-06-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 585g (1.29 pounds) 674g (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 595
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,000 $600