Canon T7 vs Pentax K-50

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are available at Canon T7 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

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.

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

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.