Pentax K-r vs Sony A350

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-r versus Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-r was manufactured 2 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the K-r grades against the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-r & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-r Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-r comes with external 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 A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the K-r and the A350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-r and A350 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-r and A350.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A350 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger K-r should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.