Canon 50D vs Pentax KP

Let's look more closely at the Canon 50D and Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and KP (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 50D was revealed 9 years before the KP which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 50D matches up against the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 50D & Pentax KP. The full galleries are provided at Canon 50D Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 50D provides outer measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 50D compared to the KP.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 50D and KP is 57 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 50D and KP.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax KP to resolve greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 50D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.