Pentax K-50 vs Sony A35
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Pentax K-50 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched November 2013
- Replaced the Pentax K-30
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Pentax K-50 vs Sony A35 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-50 vs Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe K-50 was brought out 2 years after the A35 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-50 matches up against the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax K-50 vs Sony A35 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-50 & Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Sony A35
K-50 | A35 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | September 2011 | More modern by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Pentax K-50
A35 | K-50 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Sony A35
K-50 | A35 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-50 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-50 features outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Look at the Pentax K-50 vs Sony A35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the K-50 and the A35.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and A35 is 63 and 69 respectively.
Pentax K-50 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and A35.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer K-50 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Pentax K-50 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Pentax K-50 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-50 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2013-11-27 | 2011-09-20 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | PRIME M | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 51600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
Cross focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 151 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650 grams (1.43 pounds) | 415 grams (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 79 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | 1120 | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 440 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI109 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $610 | $598 |