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Pentax K110D vs Sony HX350

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Pentax K110D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Pentax K110D vs Sony HX350 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
  • Revealed May 2006
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
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Pentax K110D vs Sony HX350 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Pentax K110D vs Sony HX350, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the K110D (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The K110D was introduced 11 years before the HX350 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K110D matches up vs the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Sony HX350

 K110D HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Pentax K110D

 HX350 K110D 
IntroducedDecember 2016May 2006More modern by 128 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k210kClearer display (+712k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K110D and Sony HX350

 K110D HX350 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax K110D vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K110D has physical measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

See the Pentax K110D vs Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the K110D against the HX350.

Pentax K110D vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K110D and HX350 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Pentax K110D vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K110D vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K110D and HX350.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K110D having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX350 will resolve more detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged K110D is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax K110D vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Pentax K110D vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K110D vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K110D Portrait photography details
Sony HX350 Portrait photography details
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K110D
Street photography with Sony HX350
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K110D as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 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 per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K110D as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (652 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K110D Landscape photography info
Sony HX350 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K110D as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (652g)
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Pentax K110D vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K110D and Sony HX350
 Pentax K110DSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K110D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2006-05-22 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 652 grams (1.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,000 -