Canon T8i vs Pentax K-50

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Pentax K-50. The full galleries are viewable at Canon T8i Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

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.

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

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.