Pentax K-50
Score: 74/100
Nikon D7500 20.9MP DSLR Camera
Score: 97/100Rankings
The Nikon D7500 is a high-performance APS-C DSLR aimed at enthusiasts and semi-professionals, featuring a 20.9 MP sensor, EXPEED 5 processor, 51-point AF system and 4K video capability, all housed in a weather-sealed, ergonomically improved body.
The Pentax K-50 is a rugged, weather-sealed APS-C DSLR with a 16.3 MP sensor, in-body stabilization and a 100 % pentaprism viewfinder, targeting outdoor enthusiasts who need durability and creative flexibility. It offers solid still-image performance but its video features and user interface lag behind current standards.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
16.28 MP | 20.9 MPbest | |
6 fps | 8 fpsbest | |
51,200best | 51,200best | |
11 | 51best | |
100 %best | 97 % | |
3 in | 3.2 inbest | |
0.92 x | 0.94 xbest | |
180 1/seconds | 250 1/secondsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Sensor & Image(1) | ||
Effective Megapixels (MP) | 16.28 MP | 20.9 MP |
Autofocus(1) | ||
AF Points | 11 | 51 |
Performance(1) | ||
Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) | 6 fps | 8 fps |
Video(1) | ||
Video Resolution | 1080p | 4K UHD 30fps |
Viewfinder(2) | ||
Viewfinder Coverage (%) | 100 % | 97 % |
Viewfinder Magnification (x) | 0.92 x | 0.94 x |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi | false | true |
Flash(1) | ||
Flash Sync Speed (1/seconds) | 180 1/seconds | 250 1/seconds |
Display(2) | ||
LCD Size (in) | 3.0 in | 3.2 in |
LCD Resolution (dots) | 921000 dots | 922000 dots |
Lens & Mount(1) | ||
Lens Mount | KAF2 | Nikon F mount |
Professional reviewers praise the K-50 for its durable, weather-sealed body, solid image quality, and a feature-rich set that includes in-camera HDR and sensor-shift stabilization. However, they note that its video functionality lags behind current standards, and the user interface feels a bit antiquated.
Everyday users appreciate the camera's ruggedness, reliable viewfinder and the flexibility of dual power options, often highlighting its suitability for outdoor shooting. Recurring complaints focus on the limited video features and the older-style menu system.
Professional reviewers commend the D7500 for marrying flagship-level image quality and autofocus performance with a more affordable price point, highlighting its fast 8 fps burst, robust 4K video, and weather-sealed construction.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the camera's image quality, speed, and the versatile touchscreen, especially for travel, wildlife, and vlogging, while noting the missing second card slot and the 4K crop as drawbacks.
