Pentax K-r vs Sony T900
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Pentax K-r vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Released March 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced February 2009
Pentax K-r vs Sony T900 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-r versus Sony T900, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the K-r (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The K-r was launched 2 years after the T900 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the K-r grades against the T900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax K-r vs Sony T900 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-r & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Sony T900
K-r | T900 | |||
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Introduced | March 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Pentax K-r
T900 | K-r | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax K-r and Sony T900
K-r | T900 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Pentax K-r vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-r enjoys outer 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 T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Pentax K-r versus Sony T900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-r against the T900.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and T900 is 67 and 96 respectively.
Pentax K-r vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-r and T900.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The K-r uses the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher K-r will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax K-r vs Sony T900 Specifications
Pentax K-r | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-r | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-03-11 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 598 grams (1.32 pounds) | 143 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 755 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI109,4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,100 | $300 |