Pentax K-3 II vs Sony HX50V

The following is a extensive analysis of the Pentax K-3 II and Sony HX50V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-3 II (24MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the K-3 II (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The K-3 II was unveiled 2 years after the HX50V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the K-3 II matches up against the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 II has outside measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-3 II and Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-3 II against the HX50V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-3 II and HX50V is 59 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 II and HX50V.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-3 II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-3 II will show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent K-3 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.