Pentax K-50 vs Sony W220

Here, we are matching up the Pentax K-50 and Sony W220, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) and the K-50 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-50 was launched 4 years after the W220 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the K-50 grades vs the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-50 has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-50 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-50 and the W220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and W220 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and W220.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-50 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-50 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent K-50 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.