Pentax K-r
DSLR Camera
 vs Sony a37
DSLR Camera

What’s good about the Pentax K-r

Best price $498
  • Smaller body size 50 in³ vs 59 in³
  • 12% more battery life 560 shots vs 500 shots
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 3.0″ vs 2.7″
Find out more about the Pentax K-r

What’s good about the Sony Alpha SLT-A37

Best price
$522
  • Weighs a little bit less than the K-r 17.8 oz vs 21 oz
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.1 MP vs 12.4 MP
  • Newer camera May 2012 vs October 2010
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 25fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 7 shots per sec vs 6 shots per sec
  • Has panorama image capture K-r does not have panorama
  • Has 3D capture capabilities K-r does not have 3D
  • Has an HDMI port for photo playback K-r does not have HDMI
  • Has an External Mic jack K-r does not
Find out more about the Sony Alpha SLT-A37

What the Pentax K-r and Sony a37 have in common

  • Similar street prices $498 vs $522
  • Similar image sensor size 373 in² vs 365 in²
  • The same maximum ISO setting 25600 ISO
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDR processing
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Pentax K-r and the Sony a37

  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
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