Pentax K-r vs Sony A65

Following is a extensive review of the Pentax K-r vs Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-r was unveiled 8 months earlier than the A65 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the K-r scores against the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-r and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-r Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-r enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the K-r compared to the A65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and A65 is 67 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-r and A65.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A65 to deliver extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged K-r is going to be behind in sensor technology.