Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 50D and Pentax K-7

Comparison of Canon EOS 50D and Pentax K-7 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 50D ×
Pentax K-7 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 50DPentax K-7
BrandCanonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model number50DK-7
Camera formatPro SLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20082009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)146130
Width (mm)7474
Height (mm)10897
Weight (g)822758
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 40DPentax K20D
SuccessorCanon 60DPentax K-5
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanon-
Effective megapixels (MP)15.114.6
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.723.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.995.07
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.61.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6361
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.822.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.410.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)696536
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2352 x 1568(3.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4752 x 3168(15.1 mp 3:2)
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4672 x 3104(14.5 mp other)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
  • .dng)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (.pef
Continuous-mode (fps)6.35.2
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 1280x720
  • 1536x1024
  • 640x416
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)
LensCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)45.00 - 216.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)28.00 - 135.00-
Zoom ratio (x)4.82-
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)50-
Filter thread (mm)72-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeAF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x mag., 22mm eyepoint. -3 to +1 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to 1.5 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.590.61
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.950.92
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1032
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H1=6400, H2=12800Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • kelvin 2800k - 10
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • d
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (w
  • n)
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (3.8%)TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Auto, Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off, User1, User2Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, USER, Movie
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii
  • on
  • redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync + redeye
  • trailing curtain sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1313
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependentDepends on lens
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC SyncHot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • c
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
  • .dng)
  • raw (.pef
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional
  • wired or ir
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi mini out
  • n3-type push-in terminal
  • dc input
  • external stereo mic jack
  • wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-13
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.35.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4320
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.130.09
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.120.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.240.15
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.07
Shutter lag (notes)Live View:Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.85sPrefocus, Quick Mode: 0.108sFull AF, Face Detect: 1.97sFull AF, Live Mode: 2.06sLive ViewPhase-Detect Full AF: 1.2 secondsContrast-Detect Full AF: 2.3 secondsPrefocused: 0.405 second
Startup time (s)0.30.6
Play -> record time (s)0.50.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.93.7
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)640740
Battery form factorProprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery GripProprietary D-LI90
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital photo professional
  • eos utility
  • zoombrowser ex and imagebrowser
  • cd-rom s-sw74/75
Os compatibility
  • mac os x.
  • windows xp/vista
  • macos 10.2 or later
  • windows xp/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and features15.1-megapixel upgrade to 40D: APS-C, DIGIC IV, 920K LCD, HDMI Out, Vignetting Correction, AF Microadjustment for up to 20 lensesSensor-shift image stabilization, new 77-segment metering system, Distortion and Lateral Chromatic Aberrations correction



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