- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 12.4 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 12,800
- Go in depth with our full Pentax K-r Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the K-r.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
- 26.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-W530 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Pentax K-x
K-x vs K-r |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | K-r | DSC-W530 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | Ultra Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $849.95 | $129.99 |
Street Price: | $149.99 | |
Date Available: | 2010-10-15 | 2011-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
30.1 oz
(852 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
4.0 oz
(113 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.9 x
3.8 x
2.7 in. (125 x 97 x 68 mm) |
3.7 x
2.1 x
0.8 in. (93 x 52 x 19 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Super HAD | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.4 | 14.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.53 microns | 1.43 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 72 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.9 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.4 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 750 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2) |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.6 | 1.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (25)
640x480 (25) |
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
HD Video Out: | No | No |
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) | n/a |
Lens: | smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 6 elements in 5 groups; 3 aspheric elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 84mm | 26 - 105mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 4.7 - 18.8mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 4.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) | f/2.7 or 8.0 (W) / f/5.7 or ? (T), 2-steps with ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
4 cm to Infinity 1.6 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 2x Precision, up to 27x Smart Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | SAFOX IX TTL phase-detect 11-point (9 cross) AF: 11 pt auto, 5 pt auto, AF pt select, center/spot | Contrast Detection: 9-area with face detection; Center-weighted; Spot AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~96% coverage, ~0.85x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.57x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.85x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expandable to 100-25600; Manual: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expandable to 100-25600 | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Flash, CTE, Manual | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/6000 - 30 sec | 1/1600 - 2 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 16-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [JPG], Night Snap [JPG], Night Scene HDR [JPG]), Sensitivity Priority | iAuto, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Snow, Beach, Gourmet, Pet |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 10, 2, Portrait 1, Portrait 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | On, off, redeye, slow sync, slow sync w redeye, slow sync w trailing curtain, wireless | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off; Red-eye reduction: On/Off/Auto |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | ISO Auto: 0.3m - 3.5m (W), 0.6m - 1.8m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | No |
Remote Control Type: | Optional IR | |
Connections (extended): | IrSimple infrared data transfer | Multiuse Terminal (AV(SD), USB) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.31 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.31 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 17 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.6 | 1.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 30 | 100 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.11 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.098 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.15 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.097 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF: Full AF lag, Auto-Area: 0.118s Live View: Contrast-Detect AF: 1.049s Phased-Detect AF: 1.197s Prefocused: 0.335s | |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 250 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 470 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI109 | Proprietary NP-BN1 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable or 4 AAs with D-BH109 | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software CD-ROM S-SW110 | Sony CD-ROM (Picture Motion Browser 5.3 (Windows), Picture Motion Browser Portable (Windows/MAC) |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, MacOS-X 10.3+ | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Sensor-shift shake reduction, new 11-point SAFOX IX AF system with viewfinder focus indicators, 3-inch hi-res LCD, 6fps burst mode, 720p movies, dual power source (lithium-ion battery pack or 4 AAs with optional D-BH109 battery holder), improved in-camera HDR image capture including a Night Scene HDR mode. Available in Traditional Black, Classic White and Red. | 26mm eq. Carl Zeiss 4x zoom lens, iAuto, Sweep Panorama mode. Available in black, blue, pink, green and silver. |