Sony NEX-5T vs Pentax K-50

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      Specifications

      General Sony NEX-5T Pentax K-50
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelNEX-5TK-50
      Predecessor ModelSony NEX-5R Pentax K-30
      MSRP$699 with 16-50mm PZ lensBody 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 TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony NEX-5T Pentax K-50
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm23.7 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels16.7 Megapixel16.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel16.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 51,600
      Photo Sony NEX-5T Pentax K-50
      ProcessorBIONZPRIME M
      Max Image Resolution4912 x 32644928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 13764224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 2688 x 1792
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardGood, Better, Best
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Sony NEX-5T Pentax K-50
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points9911
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points259
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony NEX-5T Pentax K-50
      Lens MountSony EPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony NEX-5T Pentax K-50
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCDTFT LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony NEX-5T Pentax K-50
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.61x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Sony NEX-5T Pentax K-50
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps6.0 fps
      Flash Sony NEX-5T Pentax K-50
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync+Redeye
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionProprietaryHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony NEX-5T Pentax K-50
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) ±3 EV (3 shots at 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony NEX-5T Pentax K-50
      DxO Low Light ISO10151120
      DxO Color Depth23.623.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.013.0
      DxO Overall Score7879
      Video Sony NEX-5T Pentax K-50
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min25 min
      Terminals Sony NEX-5T Pentax K-50
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony NEX-5T Pentax K-50
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote ControlNo optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Sony NEX-5T Pentax K-50
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony NEX-5T Pentax K-50
      Dimensions111 x 59 x 39 mm (4.36 x 2.31 x 1.53")130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)276 g (0.61 lb / 9.74 oz)650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.8 x 5.4 x 4.6"8.3 x 6.4 x 5.2"
      Package Weight3.2 lb
      Power and Storage Sony NEX-5T Pentax K-50
      Battery PackNPFW50D-LI109
      Battery Life330 shots410 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony NEX-5T Pentax K-50
      Self Timer 10/2 sec. delay, Self-timer Cont. with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures 2 or 12 seconds
      Orientation Sensor


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