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EOS 5D Mark II vs K-50
Quick take: The EOS 5D Mark II has the highest resolution at 21MP; the K-50 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 5D Mark IICanon · 2008 | K-50Pentax · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £66 used | — |
| Sensor | 21.1MP full-frame CMOS | 16.3MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 21.1MPBest | 16.3MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30 | Full HD 1080p/30 |
| Autofocus | 9-point phase-detect (+6 assist points) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view | SAFOX IX i+ phase-detect AF, 11 points (9 cross-type); contrast AF with face detection in live view |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | Sensor-shift Shake Reduction |
| Burst Rate | 3.9fps | 6fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~850 shots (CIPA)Best | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 890g (with battery) | 675g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 152 × 113.5 × 75mm | 129 × 96.5 × 70mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x | Pentaprism, ~100%, 0.92x |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF | Pentax K |
| Memory Cards | Single CompactFlash slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, AV out, 3.5mm mic jack, N3 remote | USB 2.0, AV out, cable switch |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS 5D Mark II
K-50
Portrait
5.8/10
5.5/10
Street
4.7/10
5.1/10
Travel
4.8/10
5.0/10
Wedding & Events
5.4/10
4.7/10
Documentary
5.1/10
4.4/10
Sports & Action
5.1/10
5.3/10
Landscape
5.4/10
4.6/10
Wildlife
5.6/10
5.9/10
Casual
2.9/10
3.2/10
Food
4.2/10
4.4/10
Macro
3.8/10
4.3/10
Architecture
5.1/10
4.1/10
Astrophotography
5.9/10
4.3/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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