Pentax K-r vs Sony HX200V

Here is a extended review of the Pentax K-r and Sony HX200V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-r was brought out 14 months prior to the HX200V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the K-r grades versus the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-r and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-r offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-r and Sony HX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the K-r vs the HX200V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and HX200V is 67 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-r and HX200V.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-r because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX200V will give more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older K-r is going to be behind in sensor technology.