Pentax K-50 vs Sony A900

Here is a detailed assessment of the Pentax K-50 versus Sony A900, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the K-50 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The K-50 was unveiled 5 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the K-50 matches up against the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-50 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-50 features exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-50 and the A900.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and A900 is 63 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-50 and A900.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-50 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A900 will produce extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher K-50 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.