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Pentax K110D vs Sony A450

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39
Pentax K110D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Pentax K110D vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released May 2006
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released January 2010
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Pentax K110D vs Sony A450 Overview

Lets look closer at the Pentax K110D and Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K110D was manufactured 4 years prior to the A450 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the K110D scores against the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Sony A450

 K110D A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Pentax K110D

 A450 K110D 
ReleasedJanuary 2010May 2006Newer by 44 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K110D and Sony A450

 K110D A450 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax K110D vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K110D enjoys exterior measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K110D and Sony A450 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the K110D vs the A450.

Pentax K110D vs Sony A450 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K110D and A450 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Pentax K110D vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K110D vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K110D and A450.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony A450 to offer you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged K110D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K110D vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Pentax K110D vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K110D vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K110D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
51
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K110D Street photography info
Sony A450 Street photography info
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K110D Sports photography info
Sony A450 Sports photography info
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K110D Travel photography advice
Sony A450 Travel photography advice
45
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K110D Landscape photography details
Sony A450 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
66
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K110D Vlogging details
Sony A450 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
9
can't record video
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Pentax K110D vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K110D and Sony A450
 Pentax K110DSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K110D Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2006-05-22 2010-01-05
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone 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 lb) 560g (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,000 $1,241