Nikon D3X vs Pentax K-50

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon D3X vs Pentax K-50, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D3X (25MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the D3X (Full frame) and K-50 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The D3X was announced 5 years prior to the K-50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D3X being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D3X grades vs the K-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3X and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D3X Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3X has got outer measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D3X vs Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the D3X vs the K-50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3X and K-50 is 51 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3X and K-50.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D3X using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D3X will offer you more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older D3X is going to be behind in sensor tech.