Pentax K-50 vs Samsung WB250F

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax K-50 and Samsung WB250F, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly well matched but the K-50 (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The K-50 was launched 11 months later than the WB250F and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the K-50 matches up against the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-50 and Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-50 has physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-50 and Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the K-50 versus the WB250F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and WB250F is 63 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and WB250F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-50 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-50 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher K-50 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.