Pentax K-50 vs Sony A550

Here, we are matching up the Pentax K-50 and Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-50 was launched 4 years later than the A550 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the K-50 scores vs the A550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-50 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-50 has outside 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) and the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the K-50 against the A550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and A550 is 63 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and A550.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax K-50 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher K-50 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.