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Canon 760D vs Pentax K-50

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Canon 760D
(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
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Alternate Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-30
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Canon 760D vs Pentax K-50 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon 760D vs Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and K-50 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 760D was revealed 15 months later than the K-50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the 760D grades versus the K-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Pentax K-50

 760D K-50 
LaunchedFebruary 2015November 2013Fresher by 15 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon 760D

 K-50 760D 

Common features in the Canon 760D and Pentax K-50

 760D K-50 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 760D features external measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 760D versus the K-50.

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 760D and K-50 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 760D and K-50.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 760D to result in greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern 760D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 760D Portrait photography information
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography information
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 760D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
71
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,600)
screen does not articulate
heavier than competitors (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 760D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Sports photography camera
61
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (440 per charge)
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 760D Travel photography features
Pentax K-50 Travel photography features
66
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (440 CIPA)
56
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (650g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 760D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-50
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (440 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 760D Vlogging advice
Pentax K-50 Vlogging advice
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
does not have image stabilization
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (650 grams)
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Canon 760D vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Pentax K-50
 Canon EOS 760DPentax K-50
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 760D Pentax K-50
Also referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 51600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
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 Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
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 Overall rating 70 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 13.0
DXO Low light rating 915 1120
Other
Battery life 440 photos 410 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $849 $610