Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-50

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1100D & Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1100D Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.