Pentax K-50 vs Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-50 Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      BrandPentaxCanon
      ModelK-50PowerShot SX10 IS
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-30
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
      MSRPBody only: $599/£529; body with 18-55mm WR lens: $779/£599; body with 18-55mm and 50-200m WR lenses: $879
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-50 Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.5 Megapixel10.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.3 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,60080 - 1,600
      Photo Pentax K-50 Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      ProcessorPRIME M
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32643648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions4224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 2688 x 17922816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3648 x 2048
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, BestSuper-Fine, Fine, Normal
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax K-50 Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points119
      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 Pentax K-50 Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      Lens MountPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 560 mm
      Optical Zoom20x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.7
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-50 Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.50"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-50 Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.61x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax K-50 Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/6000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps0.7 fps
      Flash Pentax K-50 Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync+Redeye
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Wireless      		Auto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Off
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1005.20 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax K-50 Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Manual, Custom, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-50 Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      DxO Low Light ISO1120
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.0
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Pentax K-50 Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-50 Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-50 Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Pentax K-50 Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax K-50 Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      Dimensions130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8")128 x 88 x 87 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.43")
      Weight (inc. batteries)650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.4 x 5.2"
      Package Weight3.2 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-50 Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      Battery PackD-LI109AA batteries (NiMH recommended)
      Battery Life410 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC card
      Other Pentax K-50 Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secondsYes (2 or 10 sec or custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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