Pentax K110D vs Sony A390
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Pentax K110D vs Sony A390 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
- Announced May 2006
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Replaced the Sony A380
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Here is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax K110D and Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and A390 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe K110D was revealed 5 years before the A390 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K110D matches up versus the A390 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Sony A390
| K110D | A390 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Pentax K110D
| A390 | K110D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | May 2006 | Fresher by 50 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K110D and Sony A390
| K110D | A390 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Pentax K110D vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K110D comes with external measurements 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 A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the K110D and the A390.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K110D and A390 is 67 and 66 respectively.
Pentax K110D vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K110D and A390.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony A390 to provide more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older K110D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Pentax K110D vs Sony A390 Specifications
| Pentax K110D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax K110D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2006-05-22 | 2010-07-28 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Pentax KAF | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 151 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 210k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 585g (1.29 lb) | 549g (1.21 lb) |
| Dimensions | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 607 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $1,000 | $500 |
