In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha 9 III and the Pentax K-r, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.
Sony Alpha 9 III was introduced in November 2023 and Pentax K-r was introduced in March 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.
Sony Alpha 9 III Highlights
- 24.6 MP Full Frame Stacked CMOS Sensor
- 250 - 25,600 Native ISO
- 759 Focus Points
- 5-Axis Image Stabilization
- 3.2" 2,360k dots Fully Articulated Screen
- 0.64" 9,437k dots Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder with 120 fps Refresh Rate
- 30.0 fps Mechanical and 120.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
- 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
- Unlimited Video Recording
- S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
- Built-In Wi-Fi
- Wheather Sealed Body
Pentax K-r Highlights
- 12 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
- 200 - 12,800 Native ISO
- 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
- Image Stabilization
- 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
- Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
- 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
- 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
- 25 min Video Recording Limit
- Built-in Flash
Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.