Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i) vs Pentax K-50 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Amateur DSLR cameras.

EOS 800D vs K-50 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS 800D / Rebel T7i vs Pentax K-50 Specs

EOS 800D

  • Introduced in February 2017
  • Amateur DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (Penta mirror)
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF, EF-S
  • WiFi built-in
  • 131 x 100 x 76.2mm³ (5.2″ x 3.9″ x 3.0″)
  • 532g (17.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS 800D

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 800D 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 800D an K-50 sensor comparison

EOS 800D vs K-50: Viewfinder

EOS 800D has an optical viewfinder with penta mirror. It has magnification of 0.52x 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 800D (0.52x)

K-50 (0.58x)

Better choice: Pentax K-50

Canon EOS 800D VS Pentax K-50 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS 800D / Rebel T7i a better choice

EOS 800D

K-50

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.20 16.49
Auto Focus points (4)

45 11
Larger lens selection (3)

220 40
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
Articulated monitor (2)

Touch screen (2)

External microphone (2)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

600 480
Weighs less (2)

532g
(17.2 oz.)
650g
(21.0 oz.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS 800D are the higher resolution, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger selection of lenses. We also like that the display has a higher resolution, the articulated display and the rather comfortable touch screen. A recommendation of the EOS 800D is made easy by the connector for an external microphone, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the K-50. Another advantage over the K-50: the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The EOS 800D scores 27 points.

Otherwise why to choose Pentax K-50

EOS 800D

K-50

Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 51200 ISO
Better viewfinder (4)

Penta mirror Penta prism
Image stabilizer (3)

More portable (2)

998cm³
(63 cu.in.)
862cm³
(54 cu.in.)
Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the K-50 are the larger sensitivity, the better viewfinder and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is the more compact size.

Yields 13 points for the K-50.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS 800D

K-50

Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Speed (frames/second)

6 6
Sensor cleaning

Built-in flash

Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Canon EOS 800D VS Pentax K-50 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS 800D and K-50

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS 800D / Rebel T7i

Pentax K-50

27
13

We recommend Canon EOS 800D as better choice.