Canon T6s vs Pentax K-50

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon T6s vs Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and K-50 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T6s was launched 15 months after the K-50 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the T6s matches up versus the K-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Pentax K-50. The complete galleries are available at Canon T6s Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon T6s offers external dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon T6s vs Pentax K-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the T6s versus the K-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6s and K-50 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6s and K-50.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon T6s to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer T6s should have a benefit in sensor innovation.