Pentax K-50 vs Sony WX220

Here, we will be comparing the Pentax K-50 and Sony WX220, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty close but the K-50 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-50 was launched 2 months earlier than the WX220 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the K-50 grades vs the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-50 offers outside 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 WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-50 and Sony WX220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the K-50 compared to the WX220.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and WX220 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-50 and WX220.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-50 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX220 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.