Pentax K-S2 vs Sony HX50V

The following is a thorough review of the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony HX50V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very similar but the K-S2 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The K-S2 was brought out 22 months after the HX50V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K-S2 matches up vs the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-S2 has external dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-S2 and the HX50V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and HX50V is 64 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-S2 and HX50V.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The K-S2 provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger K-S2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.