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Canon SD780 IS vs Pentax K-50

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon SD780 IS vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-30
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Canon SD780 IS vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SD780 IS and Pentax K-50, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SD780 IS (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SD780 IS was unveiled 5 years prior to the K-50 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SD780 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD780 IS matches up versus the K-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Pentax K-50

 SD780 IS K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Canon SD780 IS

 K-50 SD780 IS 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2009More recent by 58 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Pentax K-50

 SD780 IS K-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SD780 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SD780 IS and the K-50.

Canon SD780 IS vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and K-50 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and K-50.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD780 IS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-50 will provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SD780 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD780 IS vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography advice
26
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,600)
fixed screen
heavier than competitors (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
Sports photography with Pentax K-50
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
low battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery (410 shots)
heavier than competitors (650 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD780 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax K-50
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
low battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
Vlogging with Pentax K-50
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (155g)
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (650 grams)
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Canon SD780 IS vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Pentax K-50
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISPentax K-50
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Pentax K-50
Also called as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-02-18 2013-11-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME M
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 51600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1120
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $610