Pentax K-r vs Sony WX80

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-r versus Sony WX80, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-r was brought out 22 months before the WX80 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the K-r scores versus the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-r and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-r offers outer measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-r versus Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the K-r and the WX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-r and WX80 is 67 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-r and WX80.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-r due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX80 will result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K-r will be behind with regard to sensor technology.