Pentax K-r vs Sony WX220

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax K-r versus Sony WX220, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-r was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WX220 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-r grades vs the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-r and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-r has exterior measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-r versus Sony WX220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-r compared to the WX220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and WX220 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-r and WX220.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-r due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX220 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older K-r is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.