Pentax Q vs Sony HX50V

Here is a extensive review of the Pentax Q vs Sony HX50V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Q (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Q was revealed 22 months earlier than the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Q scores against the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are available at Pentax Q Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax Q has got physical measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Pentax Q vs Sony HX50V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Q and the HX50V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and HX50V.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX50V to offer you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Q is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.