Pentax K-50 vs Canon EOS M50 II Specifications

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

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

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M50 II Review.

Detailed specifications
Pentax K-50
Canon EOS M50 II

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Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Pentax K-30 K-30 vs K-50
Successor:	Pentax K-70 K-50 vs K-70
General
Model Number:	K-50	EOS M50 II
Alternate Model Number(s):		EOS M50 Mark II
Camera Format:	SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$779.95	$599.99
Street Price:	$149.00	$645.80
Date Available:	2013-07-15	2020-11-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	31.9 oz (904 g) includes batteries, kit lens	13.7 oz (387 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.1 x 3.8 x 2.8 in. (130 x 97 x 71 mm)	4.6 x 3.5 x 2.3 in. (116 x 88 x 59 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	16.3	24.2
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 2240 (6.7 MP, 4:3), 2398 x 1344 (3.2 MP, 16:9), 5328 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 2.3), .CR3 14-bit RAW, C-RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	6.0	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p)	3840x2160 (24p/25p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (120p/100p/60p/50p)
Movie File Format:	MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio	MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (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	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)	Hybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; 143/99 points, Face+Eye Tracking AF, Zone AF, 1-point AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / 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)	0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, diopter correction, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	2,360,000 dots (786,666 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.61x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.92x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
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
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	Yes
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 (100-6400), 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, expandable to 51200
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 and White Priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, 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 zone), Center-weighted, Partial (6.4%), Spot (2.8%)
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, Close-up, Sports, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Silent Mode); Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, Water Painting Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, HDR Art (Standard/Vivid/Bold/Embossed)); Movie (Movie auto exposure, Movie manual exposure, Time-lapse movie)
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	10, 2 or custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
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	Hot Shoe
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	.CR3 14-bit RAW, C-RAW, 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-LC (stereo))
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
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 USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 3.5mm external mic jack

Performance Timing
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
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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	10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	30	10
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
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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Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	480 shots
Battery Life, Video:		85 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:		No
Software
Included Software:	Software CDROM (SILKYPIX Developer Studio for PENTAX included)	No disc is included; Canon software can be downloaded from their website.
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).