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Canon 400D vs Pentax K-50

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Launched October 2006
  • Other Name is EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Previous Model is Canon 350D
  • Replacement is Canon 450D
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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-30
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Canon 400D vs Pentax K-50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Pentax K-50

 400D K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon 400D

 K-50 400D 
IntroducedNovember 2013October 2006Newer by 86 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 400D and Pentax K-50

 400D K-50 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

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

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography advice
52
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D Street photography information
Pentax K-50 Street photography information
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,600)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 400D
Sports photography with Pentax K-50
40
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Travel photography highlights
47
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
56
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
more heavy than competition (650g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 400D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-50
48
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 400D Vlogging factors
Pentax K-50 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (650g)
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Canon 400D vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Pentax K-50
 Canon EOS 400DPentax K-50
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 400D Pentax K-50
Other name EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2006-10-14 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3888 x 2592 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 51600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 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 None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556g (1.23 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 13.0
DXO Low light score 664 1120
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $610