Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K200D

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
      BrandPentaxPentax
      ModelK-50K200D
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-30 Pentax K100D Super
      MSRPBody only: $599/£529; body with 18-55mm WR lens: $779/£599; body with 18-55mm and 50-200m WR lenses: $879
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels16.5 Megapixel11 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.3 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,600100 - 1,600
      Photo Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
      ProcessorPRIME M
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32643872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions4224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 2688 x 17923008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, BestNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Bit Depth12-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
      Focus Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points1111
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenNatural-Bright-Matte II
      Optics Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Pentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.61x0.57x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/6000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps2.8 fps
      Flash Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync+Redeye
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Wireless
      Auto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10013.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemPentax P-TTL series
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram, Auto, Manual, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
      DxO Low Light ISO1120561
      DxO Color Depth23.722.4
      DxO Dynamic Range13.011.4
      DxO Overall Score7964
      Video Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F/0-40°C
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature:
      Physical Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
      Dimensions130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8")134 x 95 x 74 mm (5.28 x 3.74 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)690 g (1.52 lb / 24.34 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.4 x 5.2"
      Package Weight3.2 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
      Battery PackD-LI1094 x AA
      Battery Life410 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Pentax K-50 Pentax K200D
      Self Timer 2 or 12 seconds 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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