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Canon T8i vs Pentax K-50

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon T8i vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Alternative Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Earlier Model is Canon T7i
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax K-30
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Canon T8i vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon T8i and Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and K-50 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T8i was unveiled 6 years after the K-50 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the T8i grades vs the K-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Pentax K-50

 T8i K-50 
IntroducedFebruary 2020November 2013More modern by 76 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon T8i

 K-50 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Pentax K-50

 T8i K-50 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Canon T8i vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon T8i comes with outside dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the T8i versus the K-50.

Canon T8i vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T8i and K-50 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T8i and K-50.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon T8i to resolve extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer T8i should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon T8i vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T8i
Portrait photography with Pentax K-50
82
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,600)
no moving screen
heavier than competition in class (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Sports photography highlights
76
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (800 shots)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Travel photography camera
80
better than average battery (800 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
56
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (800 CIPA)
no image stabilization
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery power (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-50 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
no image stabilization
28
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (650g)
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Canon T8i vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Pentax K-50
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iPentax K-50
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Pentax K-50
Also Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-02-12 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 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 surface area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 25600 51600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.5fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1120
Other
Battery life 800 photos 410 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $750 $610