Pentax K-r vs Sony A450

Here is a comprehensive review of the Pentax K-r vs Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-r was announced 15 months later than the A450 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K-r grades vs the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-r and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-r offers physical 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 A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the K-r and the A450.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-r and A450 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-r and A450.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A450 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent K-r provides an advantage in sensor technology.