Pentax K-50 vs Sony W650
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Pentax K-50 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012

Pentax K-50 vs Sony W650 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Pentax K-50 vs Sony W650, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very well matched but the K-50 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

The K-50 was revealed 23 months later than the W650 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the K-50 matches up vs the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax K-50 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Sony W650
K-50 | W650 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 23 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Pentax K-50
W650 | K-50 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Sony W650
K-50 | W650 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-50 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-50 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-50 vs Sony W650 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the K-50 compared to the W650.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and W650 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Pentax K-50 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-50 and W650.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The K-50 provides the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The newer K-50 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-50 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-50 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Pentax K-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax K-50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-11-27 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | PRIME M | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 51600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650 gr (1.43 lb) | 124 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1120 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 220 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI109 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $610 | $140 |