Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX50
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX50 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony WX50, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively similar but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe K-5 IIs was manufactured 17 months later than the WX50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-5 IIs scores versus the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Sony WX50
K-5 IIs | WX50 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 17 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
WX50 | K-5 IIs |
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Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony WX50
K-5 IIs | WX50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 IIs offers outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-5 IIs vs the WX50.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-5 IIs and WX50 is 60 and 96 respectively.
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 IIs and WX50.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The K-5 IIs features the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The more recent K-5 IIs is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Pentax K-5 IIs | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-5 IIs | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-06-04 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime II | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 760g (1.68 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1208 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 shots | 240 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $749 | $250 |