Pentax K-50 vs Sony W530

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax K-50 and Sony W530, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty close but the K-50 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The K-50 was introduced 2 years after the W530 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-50 grades versus the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-50 comes with external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-50 and Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the K-50 versus the W530.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and W530 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-50 and W530.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-50 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-50 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger K-50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.