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Canon T6 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62
Canon EOS T6 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon T6 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Canon T6
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced March 2016
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel 1300D
  • Succeeded the Canon 1200D
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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-30
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Canon T6 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon T6 vs Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the T6 (18MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The T6 was launched 2 years after the K-50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the T6 scores against the K-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Pentax K-50

 T6 K-50 
AnnouncedMarch 2016November 2013More modern by 28 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon T6

 K-50 T6 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon T6 and Pentax K-50

 T6 K-50 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon T6 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6 enjoys exterior measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the T6 versus the K-50.

Canon T6 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the T6 and K-50 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Canon T6 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the T6 and K-50.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon T6 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern T6 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon T6 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Canon T6 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T6 Street photography info
Pentax K-50 Street photography info
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good high ISO (51,600)
no moving screen
heavier than competitors in class (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T6
Sports photography with Pentax K-50
59
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery power (500 per charge)
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-50 Travel photography factors
55
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (500 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery life (410 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (650g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T6
Landscape photography with Pentax K-50
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery power (500 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6 Vlogging information
Pentax K-50 Vlogging information
27
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic port
28
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (650g)
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Canon T6 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6 and Pentax K-50
 Canon EOS T6Pentax K-50
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS T6 Pentax K-50
Also called EOS Rebel 1300D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2016-03-10 2013-11-27
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 51600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
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 Overall score 66 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 13.0
DXO Low light score 781 1120
Other
Battery life 500 shots 410 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $549 $610