Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX50V

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony HX50V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and HX50V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The K-1 II was introduced 4 years later than the HX50V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the K-1 II scores versus the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II comes with outside measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the K-1 II and the HX50V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and HX50V is 55 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 II and HX50V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-1 II with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will give greater detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher K-1 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.