Pentax K110D vs Sony A380

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax K110D and Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K110D was introduced 4 years earlier than the A380 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K110D matches up against the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K110D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K110D Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K110D has outer dimensions 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 A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K110D and Sony A380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the K110D vs the A380.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K110D and A380 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K110D and A380.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A380 to offer you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older K110D is going to be behind in sensor technology.