Canon 500D vs Pentax K-50
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Canon 500D vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
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- 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- Superseded the Canon 450D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
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- 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
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).
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Canon 500D vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 500D and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 500D Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 500D over the Pentax K-50
500D | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon 500D
K-50 | 500D | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | June 2009 | Fresher by 54 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 500D and Pentax K-50
500D | K-50 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 500D and K-50 is 70 and 63 respectively.
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.
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Canon 500D vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Canon EOS 500D | Pentax K-50 | |
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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 |