Pentax K-7 vs Sony H50

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-7 versus Sony H50, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and H50 (9MP) and the K-7 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The K-7 was revealed 9 months later than the H50 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the K-7 scores vs the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-7 compared to the H50.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-7 and H50 is 60 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-7 and H50.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-7 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-7 will give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher K-7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.