Pentax K-50 vs Sony WX9

Below, we will be comparing the Pentax K-50 versus Sony WX9, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty close but the K-50 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The K-50 was brought out 2 years later than the WX9 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the K-50 matches up against the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-50 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the K-50 compared to the WX9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and WX9 is 63 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-50 and WX9.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The K-50 contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher K-50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.