Pentax K-50 vs Canon SX70 Specifications

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

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.3 megapixels
21.00mm - 1365.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Pentax K-50
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS

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Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Pentax K-30 K-30 vs K-50	Canon SX60 SX60 vs SX70
Successor:	Pentax K-70 K-50 vs K-70
General
Model Number:	K-50	SX70
Alternate Model Number(s):		SX70 HS
Camera Format:	SLR	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$779.95	$549.99
Street Price:	$149.00	$649.00
Date Available:	2013-07-15	2018-11-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	31.9 oz (904 g) includes batteries, kit lens	21.4 oz (608 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.1 x 3.8 x 2.8 in. (130 x 97 x 71 mm)	5.0 x 3.6 x 4.6 in. (127 x 91 x 116 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	16.3	20.3
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	372.09mm² (23.70mm x 15.70mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.81 microns	1.19 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
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)	5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2432 x 1616 (3.9 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2912 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2432 x 1368 (3.3 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1), 20960 x 2736 (57.3 MP, Other), 5184 x 2736 (14.2 MP, Other), 15744 x 3648 (57.4 MP, Other), 3648 x 3888 (14.2 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.CR3), 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 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p) 1280x720 (60p/50p)
Movie File Format:	MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio	MP4 (Image: 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)	n/a
Lens:	smc PENTAX-DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR; 11 elements in 8 groups, 6 bladed diaphragm	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	21 - 1,365mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	3.8 - 247mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x	65.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele)	f/3.4 (W) / f/6.5 (T) - f/8.0
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	0 cm to Infinity 0.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		0 - 50 cm 0.0 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	67.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	Via FA-DC67A adapter
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x)
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)	Contrast Detection; Face & Tracking (9 points), Tracking, 1-point, Spot
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)	EVF: 0.39"-type 2.36M-dot OLED; 100% coverage; -3.0 to +1.0 diopter adjustment; eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	2,359,296 dots (786,432 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)	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
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	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps)	Auto (100-800), 100-3200
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 , Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/6000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
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 (linked to Face Detection), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Linked to AF frame)
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	Smart Auto (29 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, Sports, Scene, Panorama Shot; Creative Filter: High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2, 10, 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, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens	Auto ISO: 48 cm ï¿½ 6.5 m (W) / 1.8m - 4 m (T)
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/2000
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:		UHS-I compliant
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG	12-bit RAW (.CR3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio	MP4 (Image: 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	No
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	Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Connections (extended):	Wired remote port	Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack

Performance Timing
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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
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 (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
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Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		325 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	480 shots	255 shots
Battery Life, Video:		85 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary; optional D-BH109 AA Battery Holder	Proprietary LP-E12
Usable Battery Types:	D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable	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)
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).