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Canon T6i vs Pentax K-50

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
  • Replacement is Canon T7i
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-30
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Canon T6i vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon T6i versus Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and K-50 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T6i was launched 15 months later than the K-50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the T6i matches up versus the K-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Pentax K-50

 T6i K-50 
LaunchedFebruary 2015November 2013Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon T6i

 K-50 T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Pentax K-50

 T6i K-50 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon T6i has outer dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the T6i against the K-50.

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T6i and K-50 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6i and K-50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon T6i to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher T6i will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T6i
Portrait photography with Pentax K-50
79
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography information
Pentax K-50 Street photography information
71
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
no image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,600)
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography details
Pentax K-50 Sports photography details
61
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (440 CIPA)
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 fps)
not so great battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography advice
Pentax K-50 Travel photography advice
66
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (440 per charge)
56
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery (410 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i Landscape photography information
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography information
66
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-50 as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
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Canon T6i vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Pentax K-50
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iPentax K-50
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6i Pentax K-50
Also called as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-02-06 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 51600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 19 11
Cross focus points 19 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lbs) 650 grams (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 13.0
DXO Low light score 919 1120
Other
Battery life 440 shots 410 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $749 $610