Pentax K-50 vs Sony A580

The following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax K-50 and Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-50 was released 2 years after the A580 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-50 matches up versus the A580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-50 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-50 offers outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-50 versus the A580.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and A580 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and A580.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern K-50 provides an edge in sensor technology.