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Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX80

Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60
Pentax K-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Pentax K-50
(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
Sony HX80
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Sony HX80

 K-50 HX80 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Pentax K-50

 HX80 K-50 
LaunchedMarch 2016November 2013More recent by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Sony HX80

 K-50 HX80 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution921k921kIdentical 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).

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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.

Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

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

Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-50 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX80 Portrait photography factors
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
39
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-50 Street photography factors
Sony HX80 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good ISO range (51,600)
fixed screen
heavier than average in class (650 grams)
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-50 Sports photography features
Sony HX80 Sports photography features
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (410 per charge)
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (390 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-50 Travel photography factors
Sony HX80 Travel photography factors
56
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (650g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
76
good battery pack (390 shots)
lighter than others (245g)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-50 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX80 Landscape photography advice
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
low battery pack (410 shots)
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (390 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-50 Vlogging information
Sony HX80 Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (650 grams)
75
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have external mic port
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Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-50 and Sony HX80
 Pentax K-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
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
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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