Pentax K110D vs Sony A450
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Pentax K110D vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Pentax K110D vs Sony A450 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K110D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K110D Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Sony A450
K110D | A450 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Pentax K110D
A450 | K110D | |||
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Released | January 2010 | May 2006 | Newer by 44 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K110D and Sony A450
K110D | A450 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K110D and A450 is 67 and 65 respectively.
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.
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Pentax K110D vs Sony A450 Specifications
Pentax K110D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |