Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX80
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Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched March 2016

Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX80 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Pentax K-50 versus Sony HX80, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very similar but the K-50 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

The K-50 was revealed 3 years before the HX80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-50 matches up vs the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Sony HX80
K-50 | HX80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Pentax K-50
HX80 | K-50 | |||
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Launched | March 2016 | ![]() | November 2013 | More recent by 27 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Sony HX80
K-50 | HX80 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Identical display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-50 provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-50 versus Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the K-50 versus the HX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and HX80 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and HX80.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-50 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX80 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older K-50 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Pentax K-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-11-27 | 2016-03-07 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 51600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650 grams (1.43 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1120 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 390 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI109 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $610 | $368 |