Pentax K-50 vs Fujifilm X-T30

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Pentax K-50 vs Fujifilm X-T30

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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 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T30 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-T30 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-T30.
Compare Fujifilm X-T30 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-T30 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-70
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Differences

Pentax K-50 advantages over Fujifilm X-T30

Less expensive
$149 vs $900
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
Bigger pixels
~ 4.81 vs 3.77 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 380 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
83 mm vs 68 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens

Fujifilm X-T30 advantages over Pentax K-50

Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) 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
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
46 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 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
More pixels
26.1 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Wider angle kit lens
23 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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
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
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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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

Same great image quality as the X-T3; Excellent high ISO performance for an APS-C camera; Improved hybrid AF system with full image area coverage; Fast AF speeds; 4K video up to 30p; Compact design; Great value.
Slightly higher noise levels than predecessor; No in-body image stabilization; Single card slot; No dedicated headphone jack; No weather sealing.
Read our Fujifilm X-T30 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon T3

Pentax K-50

Canon T3

$149
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$199
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
HDMI out

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Canon T3

Fujifilm X-T30

Canon T3

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$199
APS-C

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Canon T3

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-T30

Sony A57

$849
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$800
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 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-T30

Sony A37

$849
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$600
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A37

Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Pentax K-50

Fujifilm X-T200

$149
APS-C

Less expensive
Lens selection

$799
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Fujifilm X-T200

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T200

$849
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Doesn't require an AA filter

$799
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Longer video battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T200

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30 II

Pentax K-50

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$149
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$900
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$849
APS-C

$900
APS-C

Newer
More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

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