Canon 300D vs Pentax K-50

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 300D and Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and K-50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 300D was manufactured 11 years prior to the K-50 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 300D scores versus the K-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 300D and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 300D Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 300D has outer measurements of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Canon 300D and Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 300D and the K-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 300D and K-50 is 63 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 300D and K-50.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K-50 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 300D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.