Pentax K-r vs Sony RX100

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax K-r versus Sony RX100, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and RX100 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-r was released 17 months earlier than the RX100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the K-r matches up vs the RX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-r & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-r comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-r and the RX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-r and RX100 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-r and RX100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-r because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older K-r will be behind in sensor technology.