Pentax K-50 vs Sony A57

Below is a extensive overview of the Pentax K-50 and Sony A57, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-50 was announced 15 months later than the A57 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K-50 grades vs the A57 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-50 & Sony SLT-A57. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-50 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the K-50 vs the A57.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and A57 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-50 and A57.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent K-50 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.