Pentax K-r vs Sony W690

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-r versus Sony W690, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and W690 (16MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-r was released 11 months prior to the W690 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K-r grades vs the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-r & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-r Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-r provides 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) and the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-r versus Sony W690 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the K-r compared to the W690.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and W690 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-r and W690.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-r due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W690 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged K-r will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.