Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50
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![Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-Rebel-SL2/Canon-SL2-front.jpg)
![Pentax K-50 front Pentax K-50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-50/Pentax-K-50-front.jpg)
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Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SL2 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Pentax K-50
SL2 | K-50 | |||
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Revealed | June 2017 | ![]() | November 2013 | More recent by 44 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon SL2
K-50 | SL2 |
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Common features in the Canon SL2 and Pentax K-50
SL2 | K-50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon SL2 and Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-SL2-vs-Pentax-K-50-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-SL2-vs-Pentax-K-50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-SL2-vs-Pentax-K-50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-SL2-vs-Pentax-K-50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | Pentax K-50 | |
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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 |