Pentax K-50 vs Sony WX50

Below is a extended analysis of the Pentax K-50 vs Sony WX50, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively close but the K-50 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The K-50 was unveiled 23 months later than the WX50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the K-50 scores vs the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-50 features physical measurements 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 WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the K-50 vs the WX50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and WX50 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-50 and WX50.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The K-50 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The more modern K-50 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.