Pentax K-r vs Sony A300

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax K-r versus Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-r was manufactured 3 years after the A300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-r grades vs the A300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-r & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-r enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the K-r compared to the A300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-r and A300 is 67 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-r and A300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax K-r to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer K-r is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.