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Nikon D50 vs Pentax KP

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D50 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Nikon D50 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Nikon D50
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
  • Launched July 2005
  • Successor is Nikon D40X
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
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Nikon D50 vs Pentax KP Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon D50 vs Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and KP (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D50 was released 12 years prior to the KP which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the D50 grades vs the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Pentax KP

 D50 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Nikon D50

 KP D50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017July 2005Newer by 140 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution921k130kCrisper screen (+791k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D50 and Pentax KP

 D50 KP 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon D50 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D50 has physical measurements of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the D50 vs the KP.

Nikon D50 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D50 and KP is 64 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D50 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Nikon D50 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D50 and KP.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax KP to result in more detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged D50 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon D50 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Nikon D50 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D50 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D50 Portrait photography info
Pentax KP Portrait photography info
53
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D50 as a Street photography camera
Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (620 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D50 Sports photography highlights
Pentax KP Sports photography highlights
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low battery pack (390 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D50 Travel photography factors
Pentax KP Travel photography factors
50
lighter than average in class (620 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
62
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
low battery pack (390 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D50 Landscape photography features
Pentax KP Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (819,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
low battery pack (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D50 Vlogging factors
Pentax KP Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon D50 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D50 and Pentax KP
 Nikon D50Pentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D50 Pentax KP
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-07-23 2017-01-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 819200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 130 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/24000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 620 grams (1.37 lb) 703 grams (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 560 not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $747