Pentax K-50 vs Sony H200

In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax K-50 and Sony H200, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very close but the K-50 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The K-50 was unveiled 11 months later than the H200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the K-50 matches up against the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-50 has got 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) and the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-50 and Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the K-50 vs the H200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and H200 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and H200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-50 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony H200 will render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger K-50 should have a benefit in sensor tech.