Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX350

Below is a in depth overview of the Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX350, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very well matched but the K-50 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-50 was introduced 4 years before the HX350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K-50 grades vs the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-50 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the K-50 vs the HX350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and HX350 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and HX350.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-50 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX350 will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older K-50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.