Canon
EOS R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2026
Pentax
K-50
Weather-sealed entry APS-C DSLR with IBIS and AA filter simulator at an accessible price.
$599
Launch priceReleased Jun 2013
EOS R6 V is 12.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
K-50
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 101)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 V has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
K-50
129 × 97 × 70 mm
590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
EOS R6 V is 13mm shorter than K-50 but it is also 13mm wider and 10mm thicker.
EOS R6 V is 98 g heavier than K-50.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 70mm K-50
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
K-50
129 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
K-50
129 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
K-50
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 V
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
K-50
Pentax K
70+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 V
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
AF points / zones
6097 vs 101 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Reasons to choose
K-50
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129, 96.5, 70
Weight
590 g vs 688 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
K-50
Pros
- ✓Weather sealed entry
- ✓IBIS
- ✓AA filter simulator
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –16MP sensor
- –DSLR platform
- –Limited video
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 V or K-50?
EOS R6 V scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for K-50 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and K-50?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and K-50 is 16.3 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and K-50 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while K-50 has 3-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the K-50?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. K-50 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and K-50?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and K-50 weighs 590 g, so the K-50 is 98 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and K-50 record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. K-50: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 V and K-50 weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. K-50: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 640 shots for the K-50, giving the K-50 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and K-50 at $599. The K-50 is $1,900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Pentax press materials.