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Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released June 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Old Model is Canon 100D
  • Renewed by Canon SL3
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
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Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SL2 and Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and K-50 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SL2 was announced 3 years later than the K-50 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the SL2 matches up vs the K-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Pentax K-50

 SL2 K-50 
RevealedJune 2017November 2013More recent by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon SL2

 K-50 SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Pentax K-50

 SL2 K-50 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SL2 provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SL2 vs the K-50.

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and K-50 is 71 and 63 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and K-50.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SL2 to render greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SL2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 Street photography factors
Pentax K-50 Street photography factors
74
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,600)
screen is fixed
heavier than competitors in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Sports photography camera
69
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery power (650 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low battery power (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL2
Travel photography with Pentax K-50
82
good battery power (650 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
56
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery power (410 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (650g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography info
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
low battery power (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 Vlogging details
Pentax K-50 Vlogging details
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
no image stabilization
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (650 grams)
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Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Pentax K-50
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Pentax K-50
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Pentax K-50
Also called EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-06-29 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 51600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display 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 0.54x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.80 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 grams (1.00 lb) 650 grams (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 79
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 13.0
DXO Low light score 1041 1120
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 410 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $699 $610