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Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX350

Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Pentax K-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
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Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Sony HX350

 K-50 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Pentax K-50

 HX350 K-50 
ReleasedDecember 2016November 2013More recent by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Sony HX350

 K-50 HX350 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

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

Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-50 Portrait photography features
Sony HX350 Portrait photography features
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
48
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-50
Street photography with Sony HX350
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,600)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition (650g)
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-50
Sports photography with Sony HX350
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
terrible battery (410 per charge)
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-50
Travel photography with Sony HX350
56
weather proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (650 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
54
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (652 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-50
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
terrible battery (410 per charge)
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-50 Vlogging details
Sony HX350 Vlogging details
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (650g)
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (652g)
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Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-50 and Sony HX350
 Pentax K-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-27 2016-12-20
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME M BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lb) 652 grams (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1120 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $610 -