Pentax KP vs Sony HX50V

Lets look more in depth at the Pentax KP and Sony HX50V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the KP (24MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty close but the KP (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The KP was launched 3 years after the HX50V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the KP scores against the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax KP & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax KP Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax KP features physical measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the KP versus the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the KP and HX50V is 61 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the KP and HX50V.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The KP due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax KP will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent KP will have a benefit in sensor tech.