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Canon 750D vs Pentax K-50

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Canon 750D
(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
Pentax K-50
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Pentax K-50

 750D K-50 
IntroducedFebruary 2015November 2013Fresher by 15 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon 750D

 K-50 750D 

Common features in the Canon 750D and Pentax K-50

 750D K-50 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 750D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-50
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 750D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
no image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good ISO range (51,600)
screen is fixed
heavier than competition in class (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 750D Sports photography information
Pentax K-50 Sports photography information
61
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
bad battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 750D
Travel photography with Pentax K-50
66
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
56
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery power (410 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (650g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 750D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-50
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 750D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-50 as a Vlogging camera
72
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
no image stabilization
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (650g)
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Canon 750D vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Pentax K-50
 Canon EOS 750dPentax K-50
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