Pentax K110D vs Sony NEX-5R

The following is a in-depth overview of the Pentax K110D versus Sony NEX-5R, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K110D was introduced 7 years earlier than the NEX-5R which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the K110D grades vs the NEX-5R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K110D and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K110D Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K110D has exterior measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K110D versus Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the K110D and the NEX-5R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K110D and NEX-5R is 67 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K110D and NEX-5R.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-5R to show extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged K110D will be behind in sensor technology.