Canon EOS R100 vs Pentax K-50

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-50
      BrandCanonPentax
      ModelEOS R100K-50
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-30
      MSRP$480 (body only), $600 (w/18-45mm lens), $830 (w/18-45mm and 55-210mm lenses)Body only: $599/£529; body with 18-55mm WR lens: $779/£599; body with 18-55mm and 50-200m WR lenses: $879
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-50
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.7 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel16.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.1 Megapixel16.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 51,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-50
      ProcessorDIGIC 8PRIME M
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions4224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 2688 x 1792
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatRAW, C-RAW, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, Best
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-50
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points14311
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-50
      Lens MountCanon RFPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-50
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-50
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.61x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-50
      Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtain, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)6.5 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting6.5 fps6.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 6.5 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 6 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-50
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Fire
      Off
      E-TTL II flash metering (Evaluative (Face Priority) / Evaluative / Average)      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync+Redeye
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range6m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX and EL series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-50
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) ±3 EV (3 shots at 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAutomatic AE lock
      In One-Shot AF mode, AE is locked as soon as subjects are in focus.
      Manual AE lock
      By using the AE Lock button in P, Tv, Av, and M mode.
      Toggling: Press again to cancel and once more to refresh.
      Enabled in all metering modes
      DXO Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-50
      DxO Low Light ISO1120
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.0
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-50
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MPEG-4 AVC 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p/25p
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 50i/50p/59.94i/59.94p
      SD: 576p50, 480p59.94
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-50
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 2.0) Input/Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-50
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via Smartphone, via BR-E1 remote controller) optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-50
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C (Recommended)
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-50
      Dimensions116 x 86 x 69 mm (4.57 x 3.39 x 2.72")130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.1 x 7.9 x 6.2"8.3 x 6.4 x 5.2"
      Package Weight1.62 lb3.2 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-50
      Battery PackLP-E17D-LI109
      Battery Life370 shots410 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-50
      Self Timer 2 or 12 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory MountConventional accessory shoe


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