Pentax K-50 vs Canon EOS M200 Specifications

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APS-C 372.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M200 Review.

Detailed specifications
Pentax K-50
Canon EOS M200

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Pentax K-30 K-30 vs K-50	Canon EOS M100 EOS M100 vs EOS M200
Successor:	Pentax K-70 K-50 vs K-70
General
Model Number:	K-50	EOS M200
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$779.95	$549.99
Street Price:	$149.00	$549.00
Date Available:	2013-07-15	2019-10-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	31.9 oz (904 g) includes batteries, kit lens	15.1 oz (429 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.1 x 3.8 x 2.8 in. (130 x 97 x 71 mm)	4.3 x 2.6 x 1.4 in. (108 x 67 x 35 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	16.3	24.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	372.09mm² (23.70mm x 15.70mm)	332.27mm² (22.30mm x 14.90mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.81 microns	3.72 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.6x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	79
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,120
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 MP, 3:2)	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2976 x 1680 (5.0 MP, Other), 2400 x 1344 (3.2 MP, Other), 5325 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3552 x 2664 (9.5 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1992 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2656 x 2656 (7.1 MP, 1:1), 1984 x 1984 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.31), 14-bit .CR3 RAW, C-RAW, RAW+JPEG, C-RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	6.0	6.1
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p)	3840x2160 (25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 1280x720 (120p/100p)
Movie File Format:	MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio	MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC (stereo))
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:	No	Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)	Canon EF-M
Lens:	smc PENTAX-DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR; 11 elements in 8 groups, 6 bladed diaphragm	Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	24 - 72mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	15 - 45mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele)	f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/6.3 - f/40 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	49.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Phase Detect:: SAFOX IXi+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens; Live View: Contrast detection AF (face detection, tracking, select, spot)	Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Maximum 143 AF points, Face+Tracking AF (Eye Detection AF available), 1-point AF, Spot AF, Zone AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen (interchangeable)
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.61x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.92x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	1,040,000 dots (346,700 px)
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	51200	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps)	Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, 3 Manual and 3 Kelvin temperature presets	Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/6000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	Evaluative (384 zones), Center-weighted, Partial (5.8%), Spot (2.9%)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum); Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color; Dynamic range adjustment (Highlight, Shadow); HDR: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2, HDR 3	Creative Assist, Scene (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Landscape, Sports, Close-up, Food, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, Water Painting effect, Toy Camera effect, Miniature effect, HDR Art Standard, HDR Art Bold, HDR Art Vivid, HDR Art Embossed)
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	10, 2 or custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes	No
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	P-TTL: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync	Auto (E-TTL II), Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings); Slow Synchro; FE Lock, Red-eye Reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens	GN= 5m (16.4 ft.) at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG	14-bit .CR3 RAW, C-RAW, RAW+JPEG, C-RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio	MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC (stereo))
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or IR	Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Connections (extended):	Wired remote port	Micro-B USB 2.0, Micro (Type-D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	6.0	6.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	30
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		6.1
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		6.1
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
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Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		315 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	480 shots
Battery Life, Video:		90 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary; optional D-BH109 AA Battery Holder	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable	LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		Yes
Software
Included Software:	Software CDROM (SILKYPIX Developer Studio for PENTAX included)
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Replaces K-30: tweaked 16MP sensor, tweaked PRIME M processor, maximum ISO now 51,200, controllable Eye-Fi connection, new WR L kit lenses. Available in 120 colors (20 base colors, 6 grip colors).	Available in black or white.