Pentax K-50 vs Sony A68

On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax K-50 vs Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-50 was announced 23 months earlier than the A68 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the K-50 grades versus the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-50 and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-50 has external 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) and the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-50 vs Sony A68 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the K-50 and the A68.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and A68 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-50 and A68.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A68 to render extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged K-50 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.