Pentax K-50 vs Sony HX90V

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-50 and Sony HX90V, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty close but the K-50 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The K-50 was revealed 16 months prior to the HX90V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the K-50 scores against the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-50 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the K-50 vs the HX90V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and HX90V is 63 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-50 and HX90V.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-50 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX90V will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older K-50 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.