Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax K-r

Here is a complete review of the Canon A2100 IS and Pentax K-r, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty close but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The A2100 IS was launched 3 years prior to the K-r and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon A2100 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A2100 IS grades vs the K-r when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A2100 IS vs the K-r.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and K-r is 92 and 67 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and K-r.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The A2100 IS has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The older A2100 IS will be behind in sensor tech.