Ricoh Pentax K-50 16MP DSLR Camera vs Nikon D40X 10.2MP DSLR Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels16 MP10.2 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Display Size3 inch2.5 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
general
BrandRicohNikon
ModelPentax K-50 16MP DSLR CameraD40X 10.2MP DSLR Camera
Model NamePentax K-50D40X
SeriesPentax-
ColorBlackBlack
SLR VariantBody With Da 18-135 Mm Wr Lens-
TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels16 MP10.2 MP
Tripod SocketYesYes
Dimensions(WxHxD)13 x 7.11 x 9.7 cm50 x 30 x 20 cm
Face DetectionYesYes
Wide AngleYes-
Lens AttachmentBody+18-135mm-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Model Number-D40X
Weight-482 GM
Ports-Type C Mini HDMI
Accessory Shoe-ISO 518 Hot-shoe with Sync and Data Contacts, Safety Lock
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
ISO RatingISO 100 - 51200ISO 100 - 25600
Maximum ISO51200 ISO-
Sensor TechnologyCMOS-
Other Sensor FeaturesType 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-
Sensor Size-22.3 x 14.9 mm
lens features
Manual FocusYesYes
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color Filter-
Dust ReductionYesYes
Other Lens FeaturesUsable 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 FunctionLens Aperture Instant Return, Electronically Controlled, Compatible Lenses Compatible with AF NIKKOR Lenses, Including Type G, E and D Lenses (Some Restrictions Apply to PC Lenses) and DX Lenses (Using DX 24 x 16 1.5x Image Area), AI-P NIKKOR Lenses and Non-CPU AI Lenses (Exposure Modes A and M Only), IX NIKKOR Lenses, Lenses for the F3AF and Non-AI Lenses can not be Used, The Electronic Rangefinder can be Used with Lenses that Have a Maximum Aperture of f/5.6 or Faster (The Electronic Rangefinder Supports the 11 Focus Points with Lenses that Have a Maximum Aperture of f/8 or Faster)
Lens Mount-Nikon F Mount (With AF Coupling and AF Contacts)
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5 m-3 to +1 m-1
Other Viewfinder FeaturesStandard Focusing Screen Natural-bright-matte III Interchangeable, Depth of Field Preview Optical Diaphragm Stop-down, Digital-
View Finder Type-Eye-level Pentaprism Single-lens Reflex Viewfinder
Viewfinder Eye Point-18 mm
focus features
Focus ModeAF.A Auto, AF.S Single with Focus Lock, Focus / Shutter Priority Selectable, AF.C Continuous with Focus / FPS Priority Selectable, Manual-
White BalancingType 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 FeaturesFocus Point Adjustment Auto 11 Point, Auto 5 Point, User-selectable Expanded Area AF, Center, AF Assist Via Dedicated LED AF Assist Lamp, Focus Peaking-
Auto Focus-Yes
exposure features
Exposure Compensation-5 - 5 EV 1/3 and 1/2 Steps-
Dynamic Range AdjustmentHighlight, Shadow-
Exposure Mode-Automatic
Manual Exposure-Yes
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled, Vertical-run, Focal Plane Shutter-
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsYes-
Shutter Speed-1/8000 sec
flash features
Flash ModesP-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync-
Other Flash FeaturesFlash 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-
External Flash-Yes
image features
Image FormatJPG EXIF 2.3, RAW DNG, DCF 2.0 Compliant, DPOF, PIM III-
Gross Pixel16.5 MP-
Red Eye ReductionYes-
Image StabilizerYes-
Still Image Size4928 x 3264 16 M, 4224 x 2816 12 M, 3456 x 2304 8 M, 2688 x 1792 5 M-
Picture Angle28 mm wide angle-
HDR SupportYes-
Live View Shooting-Yes
display features
Display Size3 inch2.5 inch
LCD Display Image Resolution921000 dots-
connectivity features
USB2-
WifiNoNo
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYes-
Card TypeSD, SDHC, SDXC-
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Other Storage FeaturesEye-fi Card Compatible-
audio and video features
MicrophoneBuilt-in monauralYes
Audio Video InterfaceVideo Output Format NTSC, PAL, USB Connection MSC / PTP-
Video Resolution-1920 x 1080
modes and functions features
Shooting ModesCustom 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 ModesPortrait, 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-
HD Support-Yes

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