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Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-50

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Announced February 2018
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax K-30
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Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon 4000D versus Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 4000D (18MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 4000D was manufactured 4 years after the K-50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 4000D matches up against the K-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Pentax K-50

 4000D K-50 
RevealedFebruary 2018November 2013More modern by 52 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon 4000D

 K-50 4000D 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Pentax K-50

 4000D K-50 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 4000D has got exterior measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 4000D versus Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 4000D vs the K-50.

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and K-50 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 4000D and K-50.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 4000D to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger 4000D will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography advice
78
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography details
Pentax K-50 Street photography details
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,600)
fixed screen
more heavy than competition (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Sports photography camera
60
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Travel photography highlights
56
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
56
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
more heavy than competition (650g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography highlights
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 4000D
Vlogging with Pentax K-50
28
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
28
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (650g)
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Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Pentax K-50
 Canon EOS 4000DPentax K-50
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 4000D Pentax K-50
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-02-26 2013-11-27
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 51600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 436g (0.96 lb) 650g (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1120
Other
Battery life 500 photos 410 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $293 $610