Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX80

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.