Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-50

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D750 and the Pentax K-50, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon D750 was introduced in September 2014 and Pentax K-50 was introduced in November 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D750 over Pentax K-50.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax K-50 over Nikon D750.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon D750 has a 3.2" Tilting screen with 1,229k dot resolution and Pentax K-50 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 921k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Nikon D750 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Viewfinder

Cameras have built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinders. They both have 100% coverage.

Nikon D750 features a 24.3 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 24 mm and a total area of 861.6 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 50 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Pentax K-50 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 51,600.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Nikon D750 is equipped with EXPEED 4 processor and can take pictures up to 6016 x 4016 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like FX: 4512 x 3008, 3008 x 2008, 1.2x crop: 5008 x 3336, 3752 x 2504, DX: 3936 x 2624, 2944 x 1968, 1968 x 1312 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Pentax K-50 is equipped with PRIME M processor and can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 2688 x 1792 with 3:2 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Nikon D750 has Nikon F lens mount and Pentax K-50 has Pentax K_AF2 lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor in Nikon D750 its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length. Due to APS-C sensor in Pentax K-50 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

In-Body Image Stabilization on Pentax K-50

Pentax K-50 has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Nikon D750

Nikon D750 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon D750 comes with EN-EL15 battery pack with battery life of 1230 shots and Pentax K-50 comes with D-LI109 battery pack with battery life of 410 shots.

External Storage Slots

Nikon D750 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slots. Pentax K-50 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D750 has Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D750, and up to 1/6000 sec on Pentax K-50. Nikon D750 can shoot continuously up to 6.5 fps. Pentax K-50 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.

Focusing

Nikon D750 has 51 (15 cross-type) focusing points and Pentax K-50 has 11 (9 cross-type) focusing points. Nikon D750 has detection range from -3 to +19 EV.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Nikon D750 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D750 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Pentax K-50.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100.. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Nikon D750 and via Hot Shoe or Wireless connection to Pentax K-50. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Nikon D750 and 1/180 sec on Pentax K-50.

Nikon D750 body has dimensions of 141 x 113 x 78 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.07") and Pentax K-50 body has dimensions of 130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8"). Nikon D750 weighs 750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz) and Pentax K-50 weighs 650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz).

Nikon D750

Pentax K-50

141 mm

113 mm

130 mm

97 mm

113 mm

97 mm

78 mm

71 mm