Pentax K-50 vs Sony H300

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax K-50 and Sony H300, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the K-50 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The K-50 was manufactured 2 months prior to the H300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-50 grades against the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-50 has got outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-50 and Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the K-50 against the H300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and H300 is 63 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-50 and H300.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-50 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H300 will produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively.