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| Predecessor: |
Pentax K-30
K-30 vs K-50 |
Canon SX720 HS
SX720 HS vs SX730 HS |
| Successor: |
Pentax K-70
K-50 vs K-70 |
Canon SX740 HS
SX730 HS vs SX740 HS |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | K-50 | SX730 HS |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $779.95 | $399.99 |
| Street Price: | $149.00 | $399.00 |
| Date Available: | 2013-07-15 | 2017-06-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
31.9 oz
(904 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
10.6 oz
(300 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.8 in. (130 x 97 x 71 mm) |
4.3 x
2.5 x
1.6 in. (110 x 64 x 40 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.3 | 20.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 372.09mm2 (23.70mm x 15.70mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.81 microns | 1.19 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 79 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.7 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.0 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,120 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 MP, 3:2) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2912 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1368 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p) |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio | MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural)) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) | n/a |
| Lens: | smc PENTAX-DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR; 11 elements in 8 groups, 6 bladed diaphragm | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 24 - 960mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 4.3 - 172mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | 40.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele) | f/3.3 (W) / f/6.9 (T) - f/8.0 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Phase Detect:: SAFOX IXi+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens; Live View: Contrast detection AF (face detection, tracking, select, spot) | Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen (interchangeable) | |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.61x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.92x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 51200 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 80 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) | Auto (80-1600), ISO 80-3200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, 3 Manual and 3 Kelvin temperature presets | Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Light Bulb, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/6000 - 30 sec | 1/3200 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (center) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum); Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color; Dynamic range adjustment (Highlight, Shadow); HDR: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2, HDR 3 | Creative Shot, Portrait, Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer, Self-Portrait, Smooth Skin, Sports, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | P-TTL: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | Auto ISO: 1.6 - 13.1 ft. (W), 1.6 - 6.6 ft. (T) / (50cm - 4.0m (W), 50cm - 2.0m (T)) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/2000s |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio | MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural)) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or IR | Via Wi-Fi / Bluetooth |
| Connections (extended): | Wired remote port | Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 30 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 250 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 480 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | 50 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary; optional D-BH109 AA Battery Holder | Proprietary NB-13L |
| Usable Battery Types: | D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software CDROM (SILKYPIX Developer Studio for PENTAX included) | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Replaces K-30: tweaked 16MP sensor, tweaked PRIME M processor, maximum ISO now 51,200, controllable Eye-Fi connection, new WR L kit lenses. Available in 120 colors (20 base colors, 6 grip colors). | Available in black or silver. |
