Nikon D50 vs Pentax K-3 III

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon D50 vs Pentax K-3 III, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and K-3 III (26MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D50 was released 16 years earlier than the K-3 III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D50 scores vs the K-3 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D50 & Pentax K-3 Mark III. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D50 Gallery & Pentax K-3 III Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D50 enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 III has measurements of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the D50 versus the K-3 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D50 and K-3 III is 64 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D50 and K-3 III.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax K-3 III to result in more detail as a result of its extra 20MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged D50 will be behind in sensor innovation.