Pentax K-50 vs Sony A100

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax K-50 versus Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-50 was released 7 years after the A100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the K-50 matches up vs the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-50 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-50 offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the K-50 and the A100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and A100 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-50 and A100.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax K-50 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger K-50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.