Pentax K-x vs Sony H50

In this article, we are comparing the Pentax K-x versus Sony H50, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and H50 (9MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The K-x was introduced 12 months later than the H50 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the K-x grades versus the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-x Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-x has outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-x versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the K-x vs the H50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-x and H50 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-x and H50.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-x using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-x will render greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher K-x provides a benefit in sensor innovation.