Pentax K-r vs Sony A77 II

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax K-r versus Sony A77 II, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-r was revealed 4 years earlier than the A77 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-r scores vs the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-r and Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-r Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-r provides external measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-r compared to the A77 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-r and A77 II is 67 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-r and A77 II.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A77 II to offer extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older K-r is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.