Pentax K-r vs Samsung NX11

Here, we will be looking at the Pentax K-r versus Samsung NX11, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-r was unveiled 3 months after the NX11 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K-r matches up versus the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-r & Samsung NX11. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-r Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-r enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the K-r vs the NX11.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-r and NX11 is 67 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-r and NX11.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX11 to resolve more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.