• 1/2.35 inch 27.3mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 420.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax M50 advantages over Nikon L110

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $280 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.85 vs 1.54 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 78 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    116g vs 419g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon L110 advantages over Pentax M50

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    420 mm vs 180 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Ricoh R50

Pentax M50
Ricoh R50
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Pentax M50 vs Ricoh R50

Nikon L110
Ricoh R50
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon L110 vs Ricoh R50

Compared to Nikon S560

Pentax M50
Nikon S560
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More pixels

Compare Pentax M50 vs Nikon S560

Nikon L110
Nikon S560
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Nikon L110 vs Nikon S560

Compared to Olympus FE-370

Pentax M50
Olympus FE-370
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax M50 vs Olympus FE-370

Nikon L110
Olympus FE-370
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon L110 vs Olympus FE-370

Compared to Nikon L100

Pentax M50
Nikon L100
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax M50 vs Nikon L100

Nikon L110
Nikon L100
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon L110 vs Nikon L100

Compared to Olympus SP-600UZ

Pentax M50
Olympus SP-600UZ
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $215
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax M50 vs Olympus SP-600UZ

Nikon L110
Olympus SP-600UZ
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
  • $215
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bulb shutter

Compare Nikon L110 vs Olympus SP-600UZ

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