Pentax K-r vs Sony A6400

The following is a complete analysis of the Pentax K-r versus Sony A6400, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-r was introduced 8 years earlier than the A6400 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the K-r scores against the A6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-r & Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-r Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-r has got outer 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) whilst the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the K-r vs the A6400.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K-r and A6400 is 67 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-r and A6400.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony A6400 to give you greater detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged K-r is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.