Pentax K-50 vs Samsung NX20

On this page, we are matching up the Pentax K-50 versus Samsung NX20, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-50 was released 20 months after the NX20 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the K-50 scores versus the NX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-50 and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-50 provides external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-50 versus Samsung NX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the K-50 vs the NX20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and NX20 is 63 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-50 and NX20.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX20 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent K-50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.