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Pentax K110D vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Pentax K110D front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
55
Overall
53

Pentax K110D vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched May 2006
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Successor is Sony NEX-C3
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Pentax K110D vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Pentax K110D vs Sony NEX-3, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K110D was introduced 5 years prior to the NEX-3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K110D scores versus the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Sony NEX-3

 K110D NEX-3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Pentax K110D

 NEX-3 K110D 
RevealedJune 2010May 2006Fresher by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kSharper display (+710k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K110D and Sony NEX-3

 K110D NEX-3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax K110D vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K110D features exterior measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the K110D versus the NEX-3.

Pentax K110D vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K110D and NEX-3 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Pentax K110D vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K110D vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K110D and NEX-3.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-3 to show extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older K110D will be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax K110D vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Pentax K110D vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K110D vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K110D
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K110D Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-3 Street photography highlights
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K110D as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Sports photography camera
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
51
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K110D Travel photography information
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography information
45
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K110D Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K110D Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
27
includes face detection focusing
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Pentax K110D vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K110D and Sony NEX-3
 Pentax K110DSony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K110D Sony Alpha NEX-3
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2006-05-22 2010-06-07
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
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 area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Sony E
Number of lenses 151 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 585 grams (1.29 pounds) 297 grams (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 830
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,000 $0