• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 37.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 13.6 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax E50 advantages over Sony DSC-W300

  • Less expensive
    $150 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lighter weight
    119g vs 184g
    Lighter weight

Sony DSC-W300 advantages over Pentax E50

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 110k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    13.6 vs 8.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung S860

Pentax E50
Samsung S860
  • $150
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $179
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure

Compare Pentax E50 vs Samsung S860

Sony DSC-W300
Samsung S860
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $179
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony DSC-W300 vs Samsung S860

Compared to Samsung S760

Pentax E50
Samsung S760
  • $150
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $169
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure

Compare Pentax E50 vs Samsung S760

Sony DSC-W300
Samsung S760
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $169
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony DSC-W300 vs Samsung S760

Compared to Sony DSC-S780

Pentax E50
Sony DSC-S780
  • $150
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Pentax E50 vs Sony DSC-S780

Sony DSC-W300
Sony DSC-S780
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony DSC-W300 vs Sony DSC-S780

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX150

Pentax E50
Panasonic DMC-FX150
  • $150
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax E50 vs Panasonic DMC-FX150

Sony DSC-W300
Panasonic DMC-FX150
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Sony DSC-W300 vs Panasonic DMC-FX150

Compared to Fujifilm F60fd

Pentax E50
Fujifilm F60fd
  • $150
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $300
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax E50 vs Fujifilm F60fd

Sony DSC-W300
Fujifilm F60fd
  • $350
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $300
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Sony DSC-W300 vs Fujifilm F60fd

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