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Canon M50 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Canon M50 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Updated by Canon M50 II
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Old Model is Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Canon M50 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon M50 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The M50 was announced 5 years after the Q10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M50 grades versus the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Pentax Q10

 M50 Q10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018September 2012More modern by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Canon M50

 Q10 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Pentax Q10

 M50 Q10 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Canon M50 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M50 against the Q10.

Canon M50 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and Q10 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and Q10.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M50 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon M50 will result in extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher M50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Street photography highlights
84
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (200g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
75
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (235 CIPA)
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
78
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (235 per charge)
60
lighter than competition (200g)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
bad battery life (235 per charge)
54
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging info
Pentax Q10 Vlogging info
85
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (200g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon M50 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Pentax Q10
 Canon EOS M50Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS M50 Pentax Q10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-26 2012-09-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Pentax Q
Number of lenses 23 8
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 235 shots 270 shots
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $779 $350