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Canon 500D vs Pentax K-50

Portability
70
Imaging
54
Features
59
Overall
56
Canon EOS 500D front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon 500D vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Canon 500D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 520g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Introduced June 2009
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3
  • Superseded the Canon 450D
  • Replacement is Canon 550D
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-30
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Canon 500D vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 500D and Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 500D (15MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 500D was manufactured 5 years earlier than the K-50 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 500D matches up versus the K-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 500D over the Pentax K-50

 500D K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon 500D

 K-50 500D 
AnnouncedNovember 2013June 2009Fresher by 54 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon 500D and Pentax K-50

 500D K-50 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon 500D vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 500D has got physical dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 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).

Compare the Canon 500D and Pentax K-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 500D against the K-50.

Canon 500D vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 500D and K-50 is 70 and 63 respectively.

Canon 500D vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon 500D vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 500D and K-50.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax K-50 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 500D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 500D vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Canon 500D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 500D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 500D Portrait photography information
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography information
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 500D Street photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Street photography highlights
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,600)
screen does not articulate
heavier than competitors in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 500D Sports photography information
Pentax K-50 Sports photography information
52
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 500D Travel photography details
Pentax K-50 Travel photography details
54
MP count good (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
56
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery (410 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (650 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 500D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-50
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 500D
Vlogging with Pentax K-50
27
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (650 grams)
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Canon 500D vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 500D and Pentax K-50
 Canon EOS 500DPentax K-50
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 500D Pentax K-50
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-06-08 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4752 x 3168 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 51600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (20 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 520g (1.15 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 79
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 13.0
DXO Low light rating 663 1120
Other
Battery life 440 photos 410 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E5 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $650 $610