Pentax K110D vs Sony A450

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.