Pentax K-r vs Sony S2100

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-r versus Sony S2100, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the K-r (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-r was introduced 15 months after the S2100 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the K-r matches up against the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-r & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-r Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the K-r and the S2100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-r and S2100 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-r and S2100.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The K-r offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more modern K-r is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.