Pentax K-r vs Sony QX100

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax K-r and Sony QX100, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and QX100 (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-r was unveiled 3 years before the QX100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the K-r matches up vs the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-r & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-r Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-r enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-r versus the QX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and QX100 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-r and QX100.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-r with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX100 will show extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K-r will be behind with regard to sensor tech.