Pentax K-50 vs Ricoh WG-30

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-50 Ricoh WG-30
      BrandPentaxRicoh
      ModelK-50WG-30
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-30
      MSRPBody only: $599/£529; body with 18-55mm WR lens: $779/£599; body with 18-55mm and 50-200m WR lenses: $879£229
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-50 Ricoh WG-30
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.5 Megapixel16.76 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.3 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,600125 - 6,400
      Photo Pentax K-50 Ricoh WG-30
      ProcessorPRIME M
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32644608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 2688 x 1792
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, BestBest, better, good
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax K-50 Ricoh WG-30
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points119
      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
      Optics Pentax K-50 Ricoh WG-30
      Lens MountPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom5x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 5.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-50 Ricoh WG-30
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coatingTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-50 Ricoh WG-30
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.61x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax K-50 Ricoh WG-30
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/6000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps1.0 fps
      Flash Pentax K-50 Ricoh WG-30
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync+Redeye
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Wireless      		Auto
      flash off
      flash on
      auto + redeye
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1003.90 m Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Pentax K-50 Ricoh WG-30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1 EV increments) ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-50 Ricoh WG-30
      DxO Low Light ISO1120
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.0
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Pentax K-50 Ricoh WG-30
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-50 Ricoh WG-30
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-50 Ricoh WG-30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Pentax K-50 Ricoh WG-30
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax K-50 Ricoh WG-30
      Dimensions130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8")123 x 62 x 30 mm (4.84 x 2.44 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.4 x 5.2"7 x 5.5 x 3.2"
      Package Weight3.2 lb1.15 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-50 Ricoh WG-30
      Battery PackD-LI109D-LI92
      Battery Life410 shots300 shots
      Internal Storage68 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Pentax K-50 Ricoh WG-30
      Self Timer 2 or 12 seconds
      Orientation Sensor


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