Pentax K110D vs Sony A350
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Pentax K110D vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Pentax K110D vs Sony A350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K110D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K110D Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Sony A350
K110D | A350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Pentax K110D
A350 | K110D | |||
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Revealed | June 2008 | May 2006 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K110D and Sony A350
K110D | A350 | |||
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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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K110D and A350 is 67 and 62 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K110D vs Sony A350 Specifications
Pentax K110D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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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 |