Pentax K-50 vs Sony NEX-6

Here is a in-depth overview of the Pentax K-50 vs Sony NEX-6, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-50 was manufactured 9 months later than the NEX-6 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the K-50 scores vs the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-50 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-50 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-50 vs Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the K-50 against the NEX-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and NEX-6 is 63 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-50 and NEX-6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher K-50 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.