Pentax K-r vs Sony HX1

In this article, we are evaluating the Pentax K-r vs Sony HX1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-r was unveiled 23 months after the HX1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the K-r grades versus the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-r & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-r Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-r has outer measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-r and the HX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and HX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-r and HX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-r with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-r will produce more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent K-r will have an advantage in sensor tech.