Pentax K-r vs Sony HX300

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Pentax K-r and Sony HX300, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The K-r was unveiled 23 months before the HX300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the K-r scores vs the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-r and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-r enjoys outside 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) while the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-r and Sony HX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the K-r and the HX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-r and HX300 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-r and HX300.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-r having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX300 will offer more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older K-r is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.