Canon T6 vs Pentax K-r

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon T6 and Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and K-r (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T6 was unveiled 5 years after the K-r which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the T6 matches up against the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS T6 & Pentax K-r. The full galleries are viewable at Canon T6 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon T6 has outer dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the T6 compared to the K-r.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T6 and K-r is 68 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T6 and K-r.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon T6 to show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern T6 should have a benefit in sensor technology.