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Pentax K-1 vs Sony H50

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78
Pentax K-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Pentax K-1 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Later Model is Pentax K-1 II
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-1 versus Sony H50, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and H50 (9MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and H50 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 was brought out 7 years later than the H50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the K-1 scores versus the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Sony H50

 K-1 H50 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2009Fresher by 87 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Pentax K-1

 H50 K-1 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Sony H50

 K-1 H50 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax K-1 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 offers exterior dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-1 vs the H50.

Pentax K-1 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and H50 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Pentax K-1 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and H50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-1 will give you extra detail having its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher K-1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-1 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-1
Portrait photography with Sony H50
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good high ISO (204,800)
more heavy than others in class (1,010g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 Sports photography factors
Sony H50 Sports photography factors
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.4 fps)
not so great battery life (760 CIPA)
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
53
environment proofing
sensor resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
not so great battery life (760 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (1,010g)
screen is not selfie friendly
44
flash built-in
long reach (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (547 grams)
low megapixels (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 Landscape photography information
Sony H50 Landscape photography information
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (204,800)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (760 CIPA)
34
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (1,010 grams)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (547g)
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 and Sony H50
 Pentax K-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-17 2009-01-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 7360 x 4912 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 204800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 33 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.4 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1010g (2.23 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3280 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $1,499 $80