Pentax K-50 vs Sony QX30
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Pentax K-50 vs Sony QX30 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
- Released November 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Released September 2014

Pentax K-50 vs Sony QX30 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Pentax K-50 versus Sony QX30, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly close but the K-50 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

The K-50 was manufactured 9 months earlier than the QX30 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the K-50 scores versus the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax K-50 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.