Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-50

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Specifications

General	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-50
Brand	Nikon	Pentax
Model	D3300	K-50
Predecessor Model	Nikon D3200	Pentax K-30
Successor Model	Nikon D3400
MSRP	Body w/18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR II lens ($649.95)	Body only: $599/£529; body with 18-55mm WR lens: $779/£599; body with 18-55mm and 50-200m WR lenses: $879
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	DSLR	DSLR
Video Capture

Sensor	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-50
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	DX
Sensor Size	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor Dimensions	23.5 x 15.6 mm	23.7 x 15.7 mm
Total Pixels	24.7 Megapixel	16.5 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	24.2 Megapixel	16.3 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 12,800	100 - 51,600
Boosted ISO Range	100 - 25,600

Photo	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-50
Processor	EXPEED 4	PRIME M
Max Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	4928 x 3264
Other Resolutions	4512 x 3000, 3008 x 2000	4224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 2688 x 1792
Image Aspect Ratios	3:2	3:2
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine, Normal, Basic	Good, Better, Best
Bit Depth	12-Bit	12-Bit
Timelapse Recording
Active D-Lighting	Can be selected from: On Off

Focus	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-50
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View	Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
Lens Servo	Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF	Continuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF Detection Range	-1 to +19 EV
Number of Focus Points	11	11
Number of Cross-type Focus Points	1	9
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus
Focusing Screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen

Optics	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-50
Lens Mount	Nikon F	Pentax K_AF2
Crop Factor	1.5x	1.5x
Image Stabilization		Sensor Shift
Digital Image Stabilization
Reflex Mirror	Quick-return type

Screen	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-50
Screen Type	Fixed	Fixed
Screen Technology	TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)	TFT LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Touch Screen
Screen Size	3.0"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	921k dot	921k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-50
Viewfinder	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.85x	0.92x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.57x	0.61x
Diopter Adjustment	-1.7 to +0.5	-2.5 to +1.5

Shutter	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-50
Shutter Type	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/4000 sec	1/6000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	5.0 fps	6.0 fps
Mirror Lock Up	for image sensor cleaning

Flash	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-50
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	Auto Auto slow sync Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction Auto with red-eye reduction Fill-flash Off Rear-curtain sync Rear-curtain with slow sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync	Auto On Off Red-eye Slow Sync Slow Sync+Redeye Trailing Curtain Sync Wireless
Flash Range	12.00 m at ISO 100	12.00 m at ISO 100
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200 sec	1/180 sec
Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	TTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe, Wireless

Exposure	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-50
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot AF-area	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Metering Range	0 to +20 EV
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing		±3 EV (3 shots at 1 EV increments)
Exposure Lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

DXO	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-50
DxO Low Light ISO	1385	1120
DxO Color Depth	24.3	23.7
DxO Dynamic Range	12.8	13.0
DxO Overall Score	82	79

Video	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-50
Movie File Format	MOV
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit		25 min

Terminals	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-50
USB Speed	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output	Mini
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Mono	Mono
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-50
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi	via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter or Eye-Fi	Eye-Fi connection possible
Built-In Bluetooth
Remote Control	Optional	optional, wired or wireless

Environmental	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-50
Environmental Sealing

Physical	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-50
Dimensions	124 x 98 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.86 x 2.99")	130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8")
Weight (inc. batteries)	430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)	650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8.7 x 6.6 x 5.4"	8.3 x 6.4 x 5.2"
Package Weight	3 lb	3.2 lb

Power and Storage	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-50
Battery Pack	EN-EL14a	D-LI109
Battery Life	700 shots	410 shots
Internal Storage
External Storage	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)

Other	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-50
Self Timer	2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures	2 or 12 seconds
Orientation Sensor
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System	Image sensor cleaning

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