Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-50
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Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Pentax K-50
1100D | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon 1100D
K-50 | 1100D | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | April 2011 | More recent by 31 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1100D and Pentax K-50
1100D | K-50 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Canon EOS 1100D | Pentax K-50 | |
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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 |