Pentax K-50 vs Fujifilm X-A7

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Pentax K-50 vs Fujifilm X-A7

APS-C 372.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-50 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the K-50.

APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A7 Review.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-70
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Differences

Pentax K-50 advantages over Fujifilm X-A7

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 4.81 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

480 vs 270 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
83 mm vs 68 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens

Fujifilm X-A7 advantages over Pentax K-50

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
41 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
4 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
455g vs 904g
Lighter weight
Higher-res screen
920k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
23 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/6000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Kit with 15-45mm Lens (Camel)
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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax K-50, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax K-50 First Shots

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-A7, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-A7 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Sony A57

Pentax K-50

Sony A57

$149
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$800
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Sony A57

Fujifilm X-A7

Sony A57

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$800
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A57

Compared to Sony A37

Pentax K-50

Sony A37

$149
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$600
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Sony A37

Fujifilm X-A7

Sony A37

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A37

Compared to Nikon D3300

Pentax K-50

Nikon D3300

$149
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$206
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Nikon D3300

Fujifilm X-A7

Nikon D3300

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$206
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon D3300

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Pentax K-50

Fujifilm X-A5

$149
APS-C

Less expensive
Lens selection

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A7

Fujifilm X-A5

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Higher-res screen

$499
APS-C

Longer video battery life
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Pentax K-50

Canon EOS M200

$149
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Canon EOS M200

Fujifilm X-A7

Canon EOS M200

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$499
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Longer video battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Canon EOS M200

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