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Canon T7 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Canon T7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 2000D
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
  • Old Model is Pentax K-30
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Canon T7 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon T7 and Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and K-50 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T7 was announced 4 years after the K-50 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the T7 scores versus the K-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Pentax K-50

 T7 K-50 
RevealedFebruary 2018November 2013More modern by 52 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon T7

 K-50 T7 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon T7 and Pentax K-50

 T7 K-50 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon T7 has physical dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the T7 compared to the K-50.

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T7 and K-50 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T7 and K-50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon T7 to deliver extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent T7 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T7
Street photography with Pentax K-50
61
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,600)
screen is fixed
heavier than competitors (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Sports photography highlights
62
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
bad battery power (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7 Travel photography details
Pentax K-50 Travel photography details
56
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
56
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
bad battery power (410 shots)
heavier than competitors (650 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Landscape photography camera
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-50 as a Vlogging camera
28
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (650 grams)
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Canon T7 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7 and Pentax K-50
 Canon EOS Rebel T7Pentax K-50
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7 Pentax K-50
Other name EOS 2000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-26 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ 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 6400 51600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 475 grams (1.05 pounds) 650 grams (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" 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 22.6 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 13.0
DXO Low light score 1009 1120
Other
Battery life 500 shots 410 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $390 $610