Pentax K-r vs Sony QX1

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-r versus Sony QX1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-r was released 4 years before the QX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the K-r scores vs the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-r and Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-r Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-r comes with outer 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 QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-r versus Sony QX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-r compared to the QX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-r and QX1 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-r and QX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony QX1 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older K-r is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.