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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-50

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Canon EOS 700D front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Canon 700D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T5i
  • Older Model is Canon 650D
  • Successor is Canon 750D
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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon 700D versus Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 700D (18MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 700D was revealed 5 months prior to the K-50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 700D grades against the K-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Pentax K-50

 700D K-50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon 700D

 K-50 700D 

Common features in the Canon 700D and Pentax K-50

 700D K-50 
RevealedJune 2013November 2013Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 700D features external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon 700D versus Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 700D versus the K-50.

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 700D and K-50 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 700D and K-50.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon 700D to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 700D Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography advice
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 700D Street photography info
Pentax K-50 Street photography info
69
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,600)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than average (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 700D Sports photography information
Pentax K-50 Sports photography information
55
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (440 shots)
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 700D Travel photography factors
Pentax K-50 Travel photography factors
64
has touch to focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (440 per charge)
56
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery power (410 per charge)
more heavy than average (650 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 700D Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography advice
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (440 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 700D Vlogging details
Pentax K-50 Vlogging details
71
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (650 grams)
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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 700D and Pentax K-50
 Canon EOS 700DPentax K-50
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 700D Pentax K-50
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T5i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-06-10 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 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 area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 51600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580g (1.28 lb) 650g (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 79
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 13.0
DXO Low light rating 681 1120
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E8 D-LI109
Self timer - Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $649 $610