Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H50

On this page, we are looking at the Pentax K-S1 versus Sony H50, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and H50 (9MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-S1 was revealed 5 years after the H50 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the K-S1 scores vs the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S1 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S1 provides external dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-S1 versus Sony H50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the K-S1 compared to the H50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-S1 and H50 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S1 and H50.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-S1 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will give more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern K-S1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.