Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-50
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Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Pentax K-30

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).

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.

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 4000D and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 4000D Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Pentax K-50
4000D | K-50 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | November 2013 | More modern by 52 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon 4000D
K-50 | 4000D | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 4000D and Pentax K-50
4000D | K-50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Canon EOS 4000D | Pentax K-50 | |
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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 |