Pentax K-500 vs Sony HX50V

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-500 and Sony HX50V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly comparable but the K-500 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The K-500 was unveiled 8 months after the HX50V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the K-500 grades against the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-500 features external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-500 and Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the K-500 and the HX50V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-500 and HX50V is 64 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-500 and HX50V.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-500 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX50V will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher K-500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.