Canon 300D vs Pentax K-r

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon 300D vs Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and K-r (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 300D was launched 8 years prior to the K-r and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 300D scores vs the K-r when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 300D and Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 300D Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 300D enjoys outside dimensions of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Canon 300D vs Pentax K-r in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 300D and the K-r.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 300D and K-r is 63 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 300D and K-r.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax K-r to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 300D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.