Pentax K-r vs Sony A100

Lets look closer at the Pentax K-r vs Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-r was launched 4 years after the A100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the K-r matches up versus the A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-r & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-r Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-r comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the K-r compared to the A100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-r and A100 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-r and A100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-r to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent K-r is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.