Canon T7i vs Pentax K-50

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon T7i versus Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and K-50 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T7i was unveiled 3 years later than the K-50 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the T7i scores versus the K-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T7i & Pentax K-50. The full galleries are available at Canon T7i Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon T7i enjoys outside measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the T7i against the K-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and K-50 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T7i and K-50.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon T7i to offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer T7i will have an edge in sensor tech.