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Canon R50 vs Pentax Q

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
47 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2023
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • Successor is Pentax Q10
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Canon R50 vs Pentax Q Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon R50 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and Q (12MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The R50 was revealed 11 years after the Q which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the R50 scores versus the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Pentax Q

		

		

			
 R50 Q 
LaunchedFebruary 2023June 2011More modern by 142 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Canon R50

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Pentax Q

		

		

			
 R50 Q 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the R50 compared to the Q.
Canon R50 vs Pentax Q size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and Q is 75 and 93 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and Q.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R50 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon R50 will offer you more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger R50 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
	
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Canon R50 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q Portrait photography info
83
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
45
 manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 supports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography info
Pentax Q Street photography info
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than others (180 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography features
Pentax Q Sports photography features
77
 quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
 MP count good (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
31
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (230 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q Travel photography highlights
84
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 MP count good (24MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
57
 lighter than others (180g)
 flash built-in
 missing Timelapse mode
 terrible battery pack (230 shots)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q Landscape photography details
80
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
51
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic port
 lack of image stabilization
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (180g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone support
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Canon R50 vs Pentax Q Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Pentax Q
 Canon EOS R50Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS R50 Pentax Q
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-02-08 2011-06-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 24MP 12MP
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 32000 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 651 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Pentax Q
Number of lenses 37 8
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 230 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $679 $695