Pentax K110D vs Sony A55

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax K110D versus Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and A55 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K110D was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A55 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K110D matches up vs the A55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K110D and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K110D Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K110D has outside dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Pentax K110D versus Sony A55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the K110D vs the A55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K110D and A55 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K110D and A55.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A55 to render greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older K110D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.