Canon M50 vs Pentax ist DS2
79 Imaging
68 Features
88 Overall
76
68 Imaging
44 Features
33 Overall
39
Canon M50 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Launched February 2018
- Refreshed by Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed August 2005
Canon M50 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Canon M50 and Pentax ist DS2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe M50 was brought out 12 years later than the ist DS2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M50 matches up vs the ist DS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon M50 vs Pentax ist DS2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 and Pentax ist DS2. The entire galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery and Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Pentax ist DS2
M50 | ist DS2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | February 2018 | August 2005 | More recent by 153 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 210k | Sharper display (+830k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Canon M50
ist DS2 | M50 |
---|
Common features in the Canon M50 and Pentax ist DS2
M50 | ist DS2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Canon M50 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Check out the Canon M50 and Pentax ist DS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M50 vs the ist DS2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 and ist DS2 is 79 and 68 respectively.
Canon M50 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and ist DS2.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon M50 to render extra detail having its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern M50 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Canon M50 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Canon M50 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Pentax ist DS2 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS M50 | Pentax ist DS2 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2018-02-26 | 2005-08-22 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 8 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Pentax KAF |
Available lenses | 23 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 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) | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | No | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 pounds) | 605 grams (1.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 photos | - |
Form of battery | Built-in | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $779 | - |