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Canon 100D vs Pentax K-50

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • Later Model is Canon SL2
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-30
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Canon 100D vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon 100D versus Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 100D (18MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 100D was revealed 4 months before the K-50 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 100D grades against the K-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Pentax K-50

 100D K-50 
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon 100D

 K-50 100D 

Common features in the Canon 100D and Pentax K-50

 100D K-50 
LaunchedJuly 2013November 2013Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 100D offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 100D versus Pentax K-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 100D against the K-50.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 100D and K-50 is 73 and 63 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 100D and K-50.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon 100D to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D Portrait photography details
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography advice
Pentax K-50 Street photography advice
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (407 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,600)
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D Sports photography advice
Pentax K-50 Sports photography advice
58
decent MP (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (380 shots)
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D Travel photography information
Pentax K-50 Travel photography information
64
lighter than competition (407g)
has focus by touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (380 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
56
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
bad battery (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography advice
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (380 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 100D
Vlogging with Pentax K-50
34
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
lighter than competition (407 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
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Canon 100D vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Pentax K-50
 Canon EOS 100DPentax K-50
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 100D Pentax K-50
Also called EOS Rebel SL1 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-07-26 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 51600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407g (0.90 lb) 650g (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 79
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 13.0
DXO Low light rating 843 1120
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 410 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $499 $610