Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-50
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Announced March 2015
- Earlier Model is Nikon D7100
- Successor is Nikon D7500
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Superseded the Pentax K-30
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-50, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and K-50 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe D7200 was manufactured 16 months later than the K-50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D7200 scores versus the K-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7200 & Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D7200 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Pentax K-50
D7200 | K-50 | |||
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Introduced | March 2015 | November 2013 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Nikon D7200
K-50 | D7200 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-50
D7200 | K-50 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D7200 has external dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D7200 vs the K-50.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D7200 and K-50 is 59 and 63 respectively.
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7200 and K-50.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon D7200 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent D7200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Nikon D7200 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D7200 | Pentax K-50 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2015-03-02 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 4 | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,229 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 765g (1.69 lbs) | 650g (1.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 87 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 1333 | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1110 pictures | 410 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,100 | $610 |