| key specs |
| Camera Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 24.2 MP | 16 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Display Type | TFT | - |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Touchscreen | No | - |
| general |
| Brand | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model | D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera | Pentax K-50 16MP DSLR Camera |
| Model Name | D3500 | Pentax K-50 |
| Model Number | D3500 | - |
| Color | Black | Black |
| SLR Variant | Body With 18-55 Mm F/3.5-5.6G Vr Lens | Body With Da 18-135 Mm Wr Lens |
| Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 24.2 MP | 16 MP |
| Tripod Socket | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | 12.4 x 9.7 x 6.95 cm | 13 x 7.11 x 9.7 cm |
| Weight | 415 GM | - |
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes |
| Wide Angle | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 |
| Accessory Shoe | ISO 518 Hot-shoe with Sync and Data Contacts and Safety Lock | - |
| Series | - | Pentax |
| Lens Attachment | - | Body+18-135mm |
| sensor features |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 23.5 x 15.6 | - |
| ISO Rating | ISO 100 - 25600 | ISO 100 - 51200 |
| Other Sensor Features | Image Sensor Format DX | Type CMOS with Primary Color Filter, Integrated Shake / Dust Reduction Sensor Movement System, Color Depth 8 bits / Channel JPG, 12 bits / Channel RAW, Dust Removal Sensor Movement with SP Coating on Low Pass Filter, Pixel Mapping |
| Maximum ISO | - | 51200 ISO |
| Sensor Technology | - | CMOS |
| lens features |
| Lens Type | Single-lens Reflex Digital Camera | - |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F Mount (with AF Contacts) | - |
| Optical Zoom | 83x | - |
| Manual Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Other Lens Features | Reflex Mirror Quick Return, Lens Aperture Instant Return, Electronically Controlled, Lens Servo Single-servo AF (AF-S), Continuous-servo AF (AF-C), Auto AF-S/AF-C Selection (AF-A), Predictive Focus Tracking Activated Automatically According to Subject Status Manual Focus (MF) Electronic Rangefinder Can be used, Mode Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction, Auto Slow Sync, Auto Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Fill-flash, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Rear-curtain with Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync, Off, Lens Servo Autofocus (AF) - Single-servo AF (AF-S), Full-time-servo AF (AF-F) Manual Focus (MF), Frame size (pixels) and Frame Rate 1920 x 1080, 60 p (Progressive), 50 p, 30 p, 25 p, 24 p 1280 x 720, 60 p, 50 p Actual Frame Rates for 60 p, 50 p, 30 p, 25 p, and 24 p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps Respectively, Options Support Both High and Normal Image Quality | Usable Lenses Pentax KAF 3, KAF 2, KAF and KA K Mount, 35 mm Screwmount, 645 / 67 Med Format Lenses Usable with Adapter and / or Restrictions, SDM Function |
| Color Filter | - | Primary RGB Color Filter |
| viewfinder features |
| View Finder | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx 0.85 x (50 mm f/1.4 Lens at Infinity, -1.0 m) | - |
| Other Viewfinder Features | Viewfinder Type Eye-level Pentamirror Single-lens Reflex Viewfinder, Eyepoint 18 mm (-1.0 m, From Center Surface of Viewfinder Eyepiece Lens) | Standard Focusing Screen Natural-bright-matte III Interchangeable, Depth of Field Preview Optical Diaphragm Stop-down, Digital |
| Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment | - | -2.5 to +1.5 m |
| focus features |
| Focus Mode | Autofocus (AF) Single-servo AF (AF-S), Full-time-servo AF (AF-F) Manual Focus (MF) | AF.A Auto, AF.S Single with Focus Lock, Focus / Shutter Priority Selectable, AF.C Continuous with Focus / FPS Priority Selectable, Manual |
| Auto Focus | Yes | - |
| Focus Points | 1000 11-Point AF System | - |
| Metering Modes | Matrix | - |
| White Balancing | Modes Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 Types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual, All Except Preset Manual with Fine-tuning | Type Image Sensor Detection with Light Wavelength Sensor Detection, Auto Preset Modes Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy D Daylight Color, N Daylight White, W Cool White, L Warm White, Tungsten, Flash, CTE, Manual Mode S 3 Manual Settings can be Configured and Saved, Kelvin Color Temperatures can be Selected, WB Settings can be Copied from a Captured Image, WB Fine Adjustment +/- 7 Steps A-b Axis or G-m Axis |
| Other Focus Features | Frame Coverage Approx 95% Horizontal and 95% Vertical, Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII Screen, Autofocus Support Autofocus is Available with AF-P and Type E and G AF-S Lenses, Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 Lens, 20 DegreeC) Matrix or Center-weighted Metering - 0 to 20 EV Spot Metering - 2 to 20 EV, Autofocus System Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 Autofocus Sensor Module with TTL Phase Detection, 11 Focus Points (Including One Cross-type Sensor), and AF-assist Illuminator (Range Approx 0.5 to 3 m), Detection Range - 1 to + 19 EV (ISO 100, 20 DegreeC), Focus Point 11 Can be Selected from 11 Focus Points, AF-area Mode Single-point AF, Dynamic-area AF, Auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 Points), Focus Lock Focus Can be Locked by Pressing Shutter-release Button Halfway (Single-servo AF) or by Pressing AE-L/AF-L Button, AF-area Mode Face-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject-tracking AF, Autofocus Contrast-detect AF Anywhere in Frame | Focus Point Adjustment Auto 11 Point, Auto 5 Point, User-selectable Expanded Area AF, Center, AF Assist Via Dedicated LED AF Assist Lamp, Focus Peaking |
| exposure features |
| Other Exposure Features | Auto Modes (Auto, Flash off), Programmed Auto with Flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S); Aperture-priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Metering Method Matrix Metering - 3D Color Matrix Metering II Center-weighted Metering Weight of 75% given to 8 mm Circle in Center of Frame Spot Metering Meters 3.5 mm Circle (About 2.5% of Frame) Centered on Selected Focus Point, Exposure Meter Coupling CPU, Exposure Compensation Can be Adjusted by -5 to +5 EV in Increments of 1/3 EV in P, S, A, M, Scene, and Night Vision Modes, ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO 100 to 25600 in steps of 1 EV Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Available | - |
| Exposure Compensation | - | -5 - 5 EV 1/3 and 1/2 Steps |
| Dynamic Range Adjustment | - | Highlight, Shadow |
| shutter features |
| Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled Vertical-travel Focal-plane Shutter | Electronically Controlled, Vertical-run, Focal Plane Shutter |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000 - 30 sec | - |
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes |
| Continuous Shots | 5fps shooting | Yes |
| Other Shutter Features | Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV, Bulb, Time | - |
| flash features |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | - |
| Flash Compensation | Can be Adjusted by - 3 to + 1 EV | - |
| Other Flash Features | Effective Angle of View Nikon DX Format, Focal Length Equivalent to Approx 1.5x that of Lenses with FX Format Angle of View, Flash Sync Speed X=1/200 s, Synchronizes with Shutter at 1/200 s or Slower, Built-in Flash Auto, Portrait, Close Up, Night Portrait, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect Auto Flash with Auto Pop-up P, S, A, M Manual Pop-up with Button Release, Flash-ready Indicator Lights When Built-in Flash or Optional Flash Unit is Fully Charged, Flashes After Flash is Fired at Full Output | Flash Exposure Compensation - 2 to + 1 EV 1/3 Steps, External Flash Hotshoe P-TTL, High-speed Sync and Wireless with Pentax Dedicated Flash, X-sync Socket at 1/180 sec |
| Flash Modes | - | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
| image features |
| Image Format | NEF (RAW) 12 bit, Compressed JPEG JPEG-baseline Compliant with Fine (Approx 14), Normal (Approx 18), or Basic (Approx 116) Compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats | JPG EXIF 2.3, RAW DNG, DCF 2.0 Compliant, DPOF, PIM III |
| Red Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Other Image Features | Image Size (pixels) (L) 6000 x 4000 (24.0 p) (M) 4496 x 3000 ( 13.5 p) (S) 2992 x 2000 ( 6.0 p) | - |
| Gross Pixel | - | 16.5 MP |
| Image Stabilizer | - | Yes |
| Still Image Size | - | 4928 x 3264 16 M, 4224 x 2816 12 M, 3456 x 2304 8 M, 2688 x 1792 5 M |
| Picture Angle | - | 28 mm wide angle |
| HDR Support | - | Yes |
| display features |
| Display Type | TFT | - |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Touch Screen | No | - |
| LCD Display | Image Size (pixels) (L) 6000 x 4000 (24.0 p) (M) 4496 x 3000 ( 13.5 p) (S) 2992 x 2000 ( 6.0 p) | - |
| Other Display Features | Monitor Size 7.5 cm Diagonal, Monitor Type TFT LCD with 170Degree viewing Angle, Approx 100% Frame Coverage and Brightness Adjustment, Monitor Resolution Approx 921 k-dot (VGA), Playback Full-frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 Images or Calendar) Playback with Playback Zoom, Playback Zoom Cropping, Playback Face Zoom, Movie Playback, Photo and/or Movie Slide Shows, Histogram Display, Highlights, Photo Information, Location Data Display, Auto Image Rotation, Picture Rating, and Image Comment (Up to 36 Characters) | - |
| LCD Display Image Resolution | - | 921000 dots |
| connectivity features |
| Wifi | Yes | No |
| USB | - | 2 |
| storage and power features |
| Batteries Included | Yes | - |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Upgradable Memory | - | Yes |
| Card Type | - | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Other Storage Features | - | Eye-fi Card Compatible |
| audio and video features |
| Microphone | Yes | Built-in monaural |
| Audio Features | Audio Recording Format Linear PCM, Audio Recording Device Built-in Monaural Microphone, Sensitivity Adjustable | - |
| Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | - |
| Video Features | Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Selected Picture Control Can be Modified, Media SD, SDHC (UHS-I Compliant), SDXC (UHS-I Compliant), Approximate Frame Advance Rate Up to 5 fps Note - Frame Rates Assume Manual Focus, Manual or Shutter-priority Auto Exposure, A Shutter Speed of 1/250 s or Faster, and Other Settings at Default Values, Active D-lighting On, Off, Sync Terminal AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter (Available Separately), File Format MOV, Video Compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding | - |
| Audio Video Interface | - | Video Output Format NTSC, PAL, USB Connection MSC / PTP |
| modes and functions features |
| Shooting Modes | - | Custom Image Modes Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing, PASMB P, A, S, M, B Extended Modes Sv, TAv, Continuous Hi 6.0 fps 30 JPG, 8 RAW, Continuous Lo 3.0 fps Unlimited JPG, 10 RAW, Multi-exposure 2 - 9 Shots, Interval 999 Shots, 3 sec to 24 hrs Interval, Auto Picture Modes Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Blue Sky, Forest |
| Scene Modes | - | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR JPG, Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf and Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum |