Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-50

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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-50

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-E1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-E1.

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 Fujifilm X-E2
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Succeeded by the Pentax K-70
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Differences

Fujifilm X-E1 advantages over Pentax K-50

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
38 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
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
Lighter weight
687g vs 904g
Lighter weight
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré

Pentax K-50 advantages over Fujifilm X-E1

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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 350 shots
Capture more photos
More dots on screen
922k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 16 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 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Produces superior image quality that's better than many DSLRs; Handsome and functional camera design recalls classic rangefinder models; Surprisingly good kit lens.
Mixed-bag operational performance, with sluggish startup and mediocre autofocus speed and shot-to-shot times; Video quality is only so-so.
Read our Fujifilm X-E1 Review

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

The Competition

Compared to Sony A57

Fujifilm X-E1

Sony A57

$899
APS-C

Thinner
External Mic Jack

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs 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

Compared to Sony A37

Fujifilm X-E1

Sony A37

$899
APS-C

Thinner
More dots on screen

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs 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

Compared to Samsung NX300

Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung NX300

$899
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX300

Pentax K-50

Samsung NX300

$149
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$1200
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Samsung NX300

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E2

$899
APS-C

$899
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Pentax K-50

Fujifilm X-E2

$149
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-T10

$899
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

$1099
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Pentax K-50

Fujifilm X-T10

$149
APS-C

Less expensive
Lens selection

$1099
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Fujifilm X-T10

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