Pentax K-50 vs Samsung SH100

Following is a detailed analysis of the Pentax K-50 versus Samsung SH100, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly similar but the K-50 (APS-C) and SH100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The K-50 was brought out 2 years after the SH100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-50 matches up against the SH100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-50 & Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-50 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the K-50 versus the SH100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and SH100 is 63 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and SH100.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-50 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-50 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer K-50 provides an advantage in sensor technology.