Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX300

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX300, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very close but the K-50 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The K-50 was introduced 10 months after the HX300 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the K-50 scores against the HX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-50 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the K-50 versus the HX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and HX300 is 63 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-50 and HX300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-50 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX300 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern K-50 provides an advantage in sensor tech.