Canon 750D vs Pentax K-50
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Canon 750D vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Also Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
- Older Model is Canon 700D
(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
- Introduced November 2013
- Older Model is Pentax K-30

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon 750D versus Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 750D (24MP) and K-50 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 750D was released 15 months later than the K-50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the 750D matches up versus the K-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 750d and Pentax K-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 750D Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Pentax K-50
750D | K-50 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | November 2013 | Fresher by 15 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon 750D
K-50 | 750D |
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Common features in the Canon 750D and Pentax K-50
750D | K-50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Canon 750D vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 750D offers exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Examine the Canon 750D versus Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 750D versus the K-50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 750D and K-50 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 750D and K-50.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 750D to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer 750D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 750D vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Canon EOS 750d | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 750d | Pentax K-50 |
Also Known as | EOS 750D / Kiss X8i | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | 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 area | 332.3mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 51600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
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 | 19 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 19 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 555 gr (1.22 lbs) | 650 gr (1.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 71 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 919 | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 images | 410 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $749 | $610 |