Pentax K-50 vs Sony A560

Its time to look closer at the Pentax K-50 vs Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-50 was announced 3 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the K-50 matches up vs the A560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-50 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-50 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-50 vs Sony A560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the K-50 versus the A560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and A560 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-50 and A560.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax K-50 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern K-50 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.