Pentax K-50 vs Sony RX100 VII

In this write-up, we are looking at the Pentax K-50 and Sony RX100 VII, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very similar but the K-50 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The K-50 was revealed 6 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the K-50 scores vs the RX100 VII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-50 has got external measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-50 and Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the K-50 and the RX100 VII.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and RX100 VII is 63 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-50 and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-50 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older K-50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.