Pentax K-50 vs Sony A700

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Pentax K-50 versus Sony A700, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and A700 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-50 was manufactured 6 years after the A700 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the K-50 grades against the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-50 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-50 comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the K-50 versus the A700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and A700 is 63 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-50 and A700.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-50 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer K-50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.