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Pentax K-50 vs Sony A350

Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Pentax K-50 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Pentax K-50 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-30
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A380
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Pentax K-50 vs Sony A350 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Pentax K-50 versus Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-50 was brought out 5 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the K-50 matches up against the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Sony A350

 K-50 A350 
RevealedNovember 2013June 2008Fresher by 67 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Pentax K-50

 A350 K-50 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Sony A350

 K-50 A350 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Pentax K-50 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-50 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-50 versus Sony A350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-50 and the A350.

Pentax K-50 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and A350 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Pentax K-50 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and A350.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-50 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer K-50 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Pentax K-50 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-50 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-50
Portrait photography with Sony A350
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-50
Street photography with Sony A350
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,600)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competitors in class (650 grams)
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
heavier than average (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-50 Sports photography highlights
Sony A350 Sports photography highlights
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery life (410 shots)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
56
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (650g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
51
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (674 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-50
Landscape photography with Sony A350
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-50 Vlogging features
Sony A350 Vlogging features
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (650g)
9
lack of video recording
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Pentax K-50 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-50 and Sony A350
 Pentax K-50Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-50 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-11-27 2008-06-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME M -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 51600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lbs) 674 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 65
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 11.5
DXO Low light score 1120 595
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $610 $600