Pentax K-r vs Sony W310

Below, we are matching up the Pentax K-r versus Sony W310, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly close but the K-r (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The K-r was announced 15 months after the W310 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the K-r matches up against the W310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-r and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-r Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-r has external measurements 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 W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-r versus Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the K-r compared to the W310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and W310 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-r and W310.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The K-r offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The newer K-r provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.