Pentax K-r vs Sony A37

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax K-r vs Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and A37 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-r was announced 14 months earlier than the A37 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the K-r grades against the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-r & Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-r Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-r comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the K-r and the A37.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-r and A37 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-r and A37.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A37 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older K-r will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.