Pentax K-50 vs Sony A55

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-50 versus Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-50 was unveiled 3 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the K-50 grades versus the A55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-50 and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-50 features exterior dimensions 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 A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the K-50 vs the A55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and A55 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and A55.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern K-50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.