Pentax K110D vs Sony A65

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax K110D and Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K110D was brought out 6 years before the A65 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the K110D grades against the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K110D & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K110D Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K110D has outside dimensions 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 A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K110D and Sony A65 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the K110D vs the A65.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K110D and A65 is 67 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K110D and A65.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony A65 to offer greater detail having its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older K110D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.