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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-50

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Newer Model is Canon 1100D
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-30
Photography Glossary

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-50 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon 1000D versus Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and K-50 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 1000D was launched 6 years prior to the K-50 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1000D matches up vs the K-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Pentax K-50

 1000D K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon 1000D

 K-50 1000D 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2008More modern by 65 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Pentax K-50

 1000D K-50 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1000D enjoys exterior measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") along with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1000D vs the K-50.

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and K-50 is 70 and 63 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and K-50.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax K-50 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 1000D will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography highlights
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography info
Pentax K-50 Street photography info
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,600)
no moving screen
more heavy than others (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D Sports photography details
Pentax K-50 Sports photography details
41
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Travel photography camera
45
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
56
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
more heavy than others (650g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery life (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging information
Pentax K-50 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
28
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than others (650 grams)
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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Pentax K-50
 Canon EOS 1000DPentax K-50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 1000D Pentax K-50
Also Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2008-07-22 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3888 x 2592 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 51600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 7 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 502 gr (1.11 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 13.0
DXO Low light rating 719 1120
Other
Battery life 500 shots 410 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $160 $610