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Predecessor: |
Pentax K-30
K-30 vs K-50
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Successor: |
Pentax K-70
K-50 vs K-70
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Model Number: |
K-50 |
A7C |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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ILCE-7C |
Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$779.95 |
$1799.99 |
Street Price: |
$149.00 |
$1,631.33 |
Date Available: |
2013-07-15 |
2020-11-01 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
31.9 oz
(904 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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18.0 oz
(509 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.8 in.
(130 x
97 x
71 mm)
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4.9 x
2.8 x
2.4 in.
(124 x
71 x
60 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.3 |
24.2 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
372.09mm2 (23.70mm x 15.70mm) |
847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.81 microns |
5.93 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
79 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.7 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.0 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,120 |
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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) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 3008 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 3008 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 1968 x 1312
(2.6 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3376
(20.3 MP,
16:9), 3936 x 2216
(8.7 MP,
16:9), 3008 x 1688
(5.1 MP,
16:9), 3936 x 2216
(8.7 MP,
16:9), 3008 x 1688
(5.1 MP,
16:9), 1968 x 1112
(2.2 MP,
Other), 5328 x 4000
(21.3 MP,
4:3), 3488 x 2624
(9.2 MP,
4:3), 2656 x 2000
(5.3 MP,
4:3), 3488 x 2624
(9.2 MP,
4:3), 2656 x 2000
(5.3 MP,
4:3), 1744 x 1312
(2.3 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 4000
(16.0 MP,
1:1), 2624 x 2624
(6.9 MP,
1:1), 2000 x 2000
(4.0 MP,
1:1), 1312 x 1312
(1.7 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, Compressed RAW, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.0 |
n/a |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
640x480 (30p/25p/24p)
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3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio |
XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: LPCM Stereo |
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: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
Sony E |
Lens: |
smc PENTAX-DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR; 11 elements in 8 groups, 6 bladed diaphragm |
Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 SEL2860 |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
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28 -
60mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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28 -
60mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.06x |
2.14x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele) |
f/4.0-22 (W) / f/5.6-22 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
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) |
Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 693 phase-detection AF points covering 93% of image area, 425 contrast AF points; Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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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) |
EVF: 0.39-inch (1.00cm), 2359K-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.59x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.61x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.92x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
18.8x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
51200 |
51200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800 |
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, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/6000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight |
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 Style: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6); Picture Effect: Toy Camera (Normal / Cool / Warm / Green / Magenta), Pop Color, Posterization (Color, B/W), Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Rich-tone Monochrom |
Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
P-TTL: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Depends on lens |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-2 to +1 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Multi Interface Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-II |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG |
RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio |
XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: LPCM Stereo |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired or IR |
Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Wired remote port |
USB-C (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, USB 3.2), Type-D Micro HDMI, Microphone and Headphone jacks |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
6.0 |
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Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
30 |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
480 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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115 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary; optional D-BH109 AA Battery Holder |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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Yes |
Included Software: |
Software CDROM (SILKYPIX Developer Studio for PENTAX included) |
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OS Compatibility: |
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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). |
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