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Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-50

Portability
67
Imaging
52
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Introduced April 2011
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Replaced the Canon 1000D
  • Later Model is Canon 1200D
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-30
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Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon 1100D versus Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 1100D was introduced 3 years earlier than the K-50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 1100D scores against the K-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Pentax K-50

 1100D K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon 1100D

 K-50 1100D 
AnnouncedNovember 2013April 2011More recent by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Pentax K-50

 1100D K-50 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1100D enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1100D versus Pentax K-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 1100D vs the K-50.

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and K-50 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1100D and K-50.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax K-50 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older 1100D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography features
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography features
63
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,600)
fixed screen
heavier than competition in class (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D Sports photography details
Pentax K-50 Sports photography details
51
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (700 shots)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 fps)
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography features
Pentax K-50 Travel photography features
53
better than average battery (700 shots)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D Landscape photography features
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (700 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-50 Vlogging highlights
22
features face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (650g)
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Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Pentax K-50
 Canon EOS 1100DPentax K-50
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 1100D Pentax K-50
Also called EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-04-13 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4272 x 2848 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 51600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 650 grams (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 79
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 13.0
DXO Low light score 755 1120
Other
Battery life 700 images 410 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $450 $610