Pentax K-r vs Sony A99

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax K-r and Sony A99, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The K-r was launched 21 months before the A99 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-r scores against the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-r and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-r Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-r provides exterior 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) while the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-r and Sony A99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the K-r versus the A99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-r and A99 is 67 and 57 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-r and A99.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-r featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older K-r is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.