Pentax K-50 vs Sony NEX-F3

Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax K-50 and Sony NEX-F3, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-50 was manufactured 16 months later than the NEX-F3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the K-50 grades versus the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-50 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-50 enjoys outer 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 NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-50 and Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the K-50 vs the NEX-F3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and NEX-F3 is 63 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-50 and NEX-F3.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern K-50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.