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Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-50

Portability
80
Imaging
59
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X100T front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 440g - 127 x 74 x 52mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100S
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X100F
Pentax K-50
(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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-30
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Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-50 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X100T versus Pentax K-50, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100T was introduced 10 months later than the K-50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X100T being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X100T matches up against the K-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100T over the Pentax K-50

 Fujifilm X100T K-50 
RevealedSeptember 2014November 2013Fresher by 10 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Fujifilm X100T

 K-50 Fujifilm X100T 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100T and Pentax K-50

 Fujifilm X100T K-50 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100T offers external dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X100T compared to the K-50.

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100T and K-50 is 80 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100T and K-50.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm X100T provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Street photography factors
Pentax K-50 Street photography factors
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,600)
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Sports photography details
Pentax K-50 Sports photography details
58
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Travel photography details
Pentax K-50 Travel photography details
73
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
display is not selfie friendly
56
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (650 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Landscape photography info
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography info
64
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Vlogging advice
Pentax K-50 Vlogging advice
35
fast max aperture (f2.0)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (650g)
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Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100T and Pentax K-50
 Fujifilm X100TPentax K-50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X100T Pentax K-50
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-09-12 2013-11-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 51600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at ISO 1600) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lbs) 650 gr (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1120
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 410 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $899 $610