Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2020
Pentax
K-50
Weather-sealed entry APS-C DSLR with IBIS and AA filter simulator at an accessible price.
$599
Launch priceReleased Jun 2013
X100V is 6.7 years newer.
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Wins
X100V
Wins
K-50
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BK-50 has higher IBIS effectiveness (3 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX100V has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 11)
- BK-50 has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 17 frames)
- AX100V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
- BK-50 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
K-50
129 × 97 × 70 mm
590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
X100V is 1mm narrower, 22mm shorter, and 17mm thinner than K-50.
X100V is 112 g lighter than K-50.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm X100V · 70mm K-50
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X100V
128 × 75 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
K-50
129 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X100V
128 × 53 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
K-50
129 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
K-50
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X100V: mount data unavailable
K-50
✓ more lensesPentax K
70+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X100V
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
425 vs 11 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100V supports it
Touchscreen
Only X100V supports it
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
K-50
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
3 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129, 96.5, 70
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better
AA filter
Only K-50 supports it
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
K-50
Pros
- ✓Weather sealed entry
- ✓IBIS
- ✓AA filter simulator
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –16MP sensor
- –DSLR platform
- –Limited video
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm X100V
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X100V or K-50?
X100V scores 7.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for K-50 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X100V and K-50?
X100V is 26.1 MP and K-50 is 16.3 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100V and K-50 have in-body image stabilization?
X100V does not have IBIS, while K-50 has 3-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100V or the K-50?
X100V reaches 30 fps electronic. K-50 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100V and K-50?
X100V weighs 478 g and K-50 weighs 590 g, so the X100V is 112 g lighter.
Do the X100V and K-50 record 4K video?
X100V: 4K up to 30p. K-50: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X100V and K-50 weather sealed?
X100V: Yes. K-50: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X100V launched at $1,399 and K-50 at $599. The K-50 is $800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Pentax press materials.