Canon 1200D vs Pentax K-50

Let's look much closer at the Canon 1200D vs Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 1200D (18MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 1200D was announced 3 months after the K-50 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the 1200D matches up vs the K-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1200D & Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1200D Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1200D has outside measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 1200D and the K-50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1200D and K-50 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1200D and K-50.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon 1200D to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively.