Canon 650D vs Pentax K-50

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon 650D versus Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 650D (18MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 650D was manufactured 15 months before the K-50 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 650D grades vs the K-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 650D and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 650D Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 650D comes with exterior measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 650D compared to the K-50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 650D and K-50 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 650D and K-50.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 650D to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older 650D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.