Pentax K-50 vs Sony RX100 V

Following is a extensive review of the Pentax K-50 and Sony RX100 V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly close but the K-50 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The K-50 was announced 3 years before the RX100 V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-50 grades vs the RX100 V in 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-RX100 V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-50 comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-50 and Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the K-50 compared to the RX100 V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and RX100 V is 63 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-50 and RX100 V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-50 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged K-50 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.