Canon 400D vs Pentax K-50

Lets look more closely at the Canon 400D and Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and K-50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 400D was unveiled 8 years before the K-50 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 400D matches up vs the K-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 400D and Pentax K-50. The full galleries are provided at Canon 400D Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 400D offers external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 400D and Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 400D vs the K-50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 400D and K-50 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 400D and K-50.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax K-50 to offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 400D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.