Canon 60D vs Pentax K-50
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Canon 60D vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
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(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
- Revealed November 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-30

Canon 60D vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 60D versus Pentax K-50, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 60D was released 4 years earlier than the K-50 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 60D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 60D grades versus the K-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 60D vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60D and Pentax K-50. The complete galleries are available at Canon 60D Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Pentax K-50
60D | K-50 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon 60D
K-50 | 60D | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | November 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
Common features in the Canon 60D and Pentax K-50
60D | K-50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon 60D vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 60D features outer measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Examine the Canon 60D versus Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 60D and the K-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and K-50 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 60D and K-50.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 60D to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 60D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 60D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 60D vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Canon EOS 60D | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 60D | Pentax K-50 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2010-11-10 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 326 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Clear View TFT color LCD | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 755g (1.66 lb) | 650g (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 66 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.2 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 813 | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1100 shots | 410 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $899 | $610 |