Pentax K-50 vs Sony RX10

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-50 versus Sony RX10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively similar but the K-50 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-50 was revealed 3 months before the RX10 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-50 matches up vs the RX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-50 enjoys exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the Pentax K-50 versus Sony RX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-50 against the RX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and RX10 is 63 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-50 and RX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-50 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 will offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.