Pentax K110D vs Sony HX200V

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax K110D versus Sony HX200V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the K110D (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The K110D was launched 7 years earlier than the HX200V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the K110D scores versus the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K110D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K110D Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K110D has got 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 HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K110D versus Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the K110D versus the HX200V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K110D and HX200V is 67 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K110D and HX200V.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K110D because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX200V will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged K110D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.