Pentax K-50 vs Sony A37

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax K-50 and Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-50 was launched 19 months after the A37 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-50 matches up versus the A37 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-50 and Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-50 has 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) whilst the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the K-50 against the A37.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and A37 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-50 and A37.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern K-50 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.