Pentax K-50 vs Sony QX10

In this article, we are contrasting the Pentax K-50 vs Sony QX10, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the K-50 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The K-50 was introduced 3 months after the QX10 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the K-50 grades against the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. 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) while the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-50 vs Sony QX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the K-50 vs the QX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and QX10 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-50 and QX10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-50 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony QX10 will provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.