Fujifilm HS50EXR vs Pentax K-50

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Fujifilm HS50EXR vs Pentax K-50

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1/2 inch 30.7mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1000.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm HS50EXR Review.

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

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-50 Review.
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Succeeded by the Pentax K-70
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Differences

Fujifilm HS50EXR advantages over Pentax K-50

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

600 vs 480 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Pentax K-50 advantages over Fujifilm HS50EXR

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.81 vs 1.39 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
71 mm vs 145 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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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We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax K-50, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm HS20EXR

Fujifilm HS50EXR

Fujifilm HS20EXR

$339
1/2 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$289
1/2 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Fujifilm HS50EXR vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Pentax K-50

Fujifilm HS20EXR

$149
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$289
1/2 inch

Tiltable Screen
HDMI out

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Compared to Fujifilm HS30EXR

Fujifilm HS50EXR

Fujifilm HS30EXR

$339
1/2 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$468
1/2 inch

Compare Fujifilm HS50EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Pentax K-50

Fujifilm HS30EXR

$149
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$468
1/2 inch

Tiltable Screen
Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Fujifilm HS25EXR

Fujifilm HS50EXR

Fujifilm HS25EXR

$339
1/2 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$279
1/2 inch

Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm HS50EXR vs Fujifilm HS25EXR

Pentax K-50

Fujifilm HS25EXR

$149
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$279
1/2 inch

Tiltable Screen
HDMI out

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Compared to Sony A57

Fujifilm HS50EXR

Sony A57

$339
1/2 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm HS50EXR vs Sony A57

Pentax K-50

Sony A57

$149
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$800
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Sony A37

Fujifilm HS50EXR

Sony A37

$339
1/2 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
On-sensor phase detect

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm HS50EXR vs Sony A37

Pentax K-50

Sony A37

$149
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$600
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

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