Pentax K-50 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

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

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Pentax K-50
Nikon Coolpix S3700

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Pentax K-30 K-30 vs K-50
Successor:	Pentax K-70 K-50 vs K-70	Nikon A300 S3700 vs A300
General
Model Number:	K-50	S3700
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$779.95	$139.35
Street Price:	$149.00	$129.00
Date Available:	2013-07-15	2015-02-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	31.9 oz (904 g) includes batteries, kit lens	4.2 oz (118 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.1 x 3.8 x 2.8 in. (130 x 97 x 71 mm)	3.8 x 2.3 x 0.8 in. (96 x 58 x 20 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	16.3	20.1
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	1.20 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
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)	5152 x 3864 (19.9 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 5120 x 2880 (14.7 MP, 16:9), 3864 x 3864 (14.9 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG	JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	6.0	1.1
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p)	1280x720 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) 320x240 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:	No	No
HD Video Connection:

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	Zoom-NIKKOR; 8 elements in 7 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	25 - 200mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	4.5 - 36mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x	8.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele)	f/3.7 (wide) / f/6.6 (tele) - ??? with ND filter in 2 steps
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		2 cm to Infinity 0.8 in to Infinity
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 Detect: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
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	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	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, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; ISO 3200 available when using Auto mode
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, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual
Shutter Speed Range:	1/6000 - 30 sec	1/1500 - 4 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	Matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
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	Backlighting, Beach, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Panorama Assist, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Night Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Smart Portrait, Special Effects
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	10 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, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens	Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 2.8m (1.6 ft. to 9.2 ft.) [T]: 1.5 to 2.0m (4.9 ft.. to 6.6 ft.)
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
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	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:	No memory included	25.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	No
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,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or IR
Connections (extended):	Wired remote port

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	1.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	30	6
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):		240 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	480 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary; optional D-BH109 AA Battery Holder	Proprietary EN-EL19
Usable Battery Types:	D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL19 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		No
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).	Expeed C2 processor, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, improved Smart Portrait mode. Color availability may depend on region.