Pentax K-50 vs Sony A6300
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![Pentax K-50 front Pentax K-50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-50/Pentax-K-50-front.jpg)
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Pentax K-50 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs
(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
- Launched November 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Superseded the Sony A6000
- Renewed by Sony A6500
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Pentax K-50 vs Sony A6300 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Pentax K-50 vs Sony A6300, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
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The K-50 was unveiled 3 years before the A6300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the K-50 scores against the A6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Pentax K-50 vs Sony A6300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-50 and Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Sony A6300
K-50 | A6300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Pentax K-50
A6300 | K-50 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | November 2013 | Newer by 26 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Sony A6300
K-50 | A6300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-50 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-50 offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).
Examine the Pentax K-50 vs Sony A6300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-50 and the A6300.
![Pentax K-50 vs Sony A6300 size comparison Pentax K-50 vs Sony A6300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-50-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6300-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and A6300 is 63 and 83 respectively.
![Pentax K-50 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison Pentax K-50 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-50-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K-50 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-50 and A6300.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A6300 to render extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged K-50 will be behind in sensor tech.
![Pentax K-50 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison Pentax K-50 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-50-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-50 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-50 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-50 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-50-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax K-50 vs Sony A6300 Specifications
Pentax K-50 | Sony Alpha a6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-50 | Sony Alpha a6300 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-11-27 | 2016-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | PRIME M | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 51600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 425 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony E |
Total lenses | 151 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650g (1.43 lb) | 404g (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | 1120 | 1437 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 400 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI109 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $610 | $889 |