Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6) vs Pentax K-50 Compare

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EOS 1300D is a Beginner DSLR, while the K-50 is categorized as a Amateur DSLR.

EOS 1300D vs K-50 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS 1300D / Rebel T6 vs Pentax K-50 Specs

EOS 1300D

  • Introduced in June 2016
  • Beginner DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 18 megapixel
  • 3 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (Penta mirror)
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Lens mount EF, EF-S
  • WiFi built-in
  • 129.0 x 101.3 x 77.6mm³ (5.1″ x 4.0″ x 3.1″)
  • 485g (15.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS 1300D

K-50

  • Introduced in July 2013
  • Amateur DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 16 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 100 – 51200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (Penta prism)
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Lens mount KAF2
  • No WiFi
  • 129 x 95.5 x 70mm³ (5.1″ x 3.8″ x 2.8″)
  • 650g (21.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for K-50

EOS 1300D vs K-50 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: EOS 1300D an K-50 sensor comparison

EOS 1300D vs K-50: Viewfinder

The EOS 1300D has an optical viewfinder with penta mirror. It has magnification of 0.50x and covers 95% of view field.

The K-50 has an optical viewfinder with a penta prism. It’s magnification is 0.58x covering 100% of view field.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

EOS 1300D (0.50x)

K-50 (0.58x)

Better choice: Pentax K-50

Canon EOS 1300D VS Pentax K-50 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS 1300D / Rebel T6 a better choice

EOS 1300D

K-50

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

18.00 16.49
Larger lens selection (3)

220 40
Longer battery life (3, photos)

500 480
Weighs less (2)

485g
(15.6 oz.)
650g
(21.0 oz.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS 1300D are the higher resolution, the larger selection of lenses and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the K-50: the lower weight than the K-50 and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The EOS 1300D scores 15 points.

Otherwise why to choose Pentax K-50

EOS 1300D

K-50

Sensor cleaning (3)

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

3 6
Auto Focus points (4)

9 11
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 6400 ISO 100 – 51200 ISO
Better viewfinder (4)

Penta mirror Penta prism
Image stabilizer (3)

More portable (2)

1014cm³
(64 cu.in.)
862cm³
(54 cu.in.)
Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the K-50 are built-in automatic sensor cleaning, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Pentax are the larger sensitivity, the better viewfinder and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is the more compact size.

Yields 24 points for the K-50.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS 1300D

K-50

Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Built-in flash

Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Canon EOS 1300D VS Pentax K-50 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS 1300D and K-50

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS 1300D / Rebel T6

Pentax K-50

15
24

We recommend Pentax K-50 as better choice.