Pentax K100D S vs Sony H50

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax K100D S versus Sony H50, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and H50 (9MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K100D S was unveiled 18 months before the H50 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K100D S matches up against the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K100D Super and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K100D S Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K100D S comes with physical measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K100D S versus Sony H50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the K100D S compared to the H50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K100D S and H50 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K100D S and H50.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K100D S with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony H50 will result in extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged K100D S will be behind in sensor tech.