Pentax K-r vs Sony A6500

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax K-r versus Sony A6500, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and A6500 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-r was launched 6 years prior to the A6500 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the K-r scores vs the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-r and Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-r has 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) and the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-r versus Sony A6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the K-r and the A6500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-r and A6500 is 67 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-r and A6500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A6500 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged K-r is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.