Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX10V

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-50 and Sony HX10V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty close but the K-50 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-50 was launched 22 months after the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-50 scores versus the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-50 has physical 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) whilst the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-50 and Sony HX10V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-50 compared to the HX10V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and HX10V is 63 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-50 and HX10V.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-50 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX10V will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer K-50 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.