Casio EX-10 vs Pentax K-50
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Released November 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released November 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-10 vs Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and K-50 (APS-C) have different sensor size.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe EX-10 was announced around the same time to the K-50 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-10 scores versus the K-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Pentax K-50
EX-10 | K-50 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Casio EX-10
K-50 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Pentax K-50
EX-10 | K-50 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | November 2013 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-10 vs Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-10 versus the K-50.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and K-50 is 83 and 63 respectively.
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and K-50.
Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-50 will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Pentax |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Pentax K-50 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-11-14 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS 3 | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 250 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.90 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 384 grams (0.85 lb) | 650 grams (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 455 photos | 410 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-130A | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $456 | $610 |