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Pentax K-50 vs Sony H20

Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Pentax K-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Pentax K-50 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-30
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Pentax K-50 vs Sony H20 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-50 versus Sony H20, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the K-50 (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The K-50 was manufactured 4 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K-50 grades vs the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Sony H20

 K-50 H20 
LaunchedNovember 2013May 2009Fresher by 56 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Pentax K-50

 H20 K-50 

Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Sony H20

 K-50 H20 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax K-50 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-50 features physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the K-50 versus the H20.

Pentax K-50 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and H20 is 63 and 87 respectively.

Pentax K-50 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and H20.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-50 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-50 will render greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern K-50 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-50 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-50 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-50 Portrait photography details
Sony H20 Portrait photography details
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
27
manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,600)
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery (410 shots)
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-50
Travel photography with Sony H20
56
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
great reach (380mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery (410 per charge)
36
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-50 Vlogging info
Sony H20 Vlogging info
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
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Pentax K-50 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-50 and Sony H20
 Pentax K-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-27 2009-05-14
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 51600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650g (1.43 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1120 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $610 $249