Pentax K-50 vs Sony A330

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax K-50 and Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and A330 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-50 was unveiled 4 years after the A330 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-50 grades against the A330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-50 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-50 has got outer dimensions 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 A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-50 and Sony A330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-50 vs the A330.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and A330 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and A330.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-50 to provide you with more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern K-50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.