Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K-50

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon D3400 and Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and K-50 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3400 was revealed 2 years after the K-50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D3400 matches up versus the K-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3400 and Pentax K-50. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D3400 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D3400 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D3400 versus the K-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D3400 and K-50 is 70 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D3400 and K-50.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon D3400 to produce greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger D3400 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.