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Pentax K-50 vs Sony QX1

Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Pentax K-50 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Pentax K-50 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-30
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Pentax K-50 vs Sony QX1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Pentax K-50 and Sony QX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-50 was revealed 9 months before the QX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-50 grades vs the QX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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