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Pentax K-50 vs Sony QX30

Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Pentax K-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Pentax K-50 vs Sony QX30 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
Sony QX30
(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
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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.

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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.

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