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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-x

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Successor is Canon 1100D
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced December 2009
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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-x Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon 1000D and Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1000D was introduced 17 months before the K-x which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 1000D matches up versus the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Pentax K-x

 1000D K-x 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Canon 1000D

 K-x 1000D 
AnnouncedDecember 2009July 2008More modern by 17 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Pentax K-x

 1000D K-x 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1000D comes with outer dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 1000D vs the K-x.

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and K-x is 70 and 69 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1000D and K-x.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax K-x to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1000D will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-x Portrait photography highlights
59
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography details
Pentax K-x Street photography details
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D Sports photography info
Pentax K-x Sports photography info
41
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
61
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (1,900 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography information
Pentax K-x Travel photography information
45
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (500 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
great battery (1,900 CIPA)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography info
Pentax K-x Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,900 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging details
Pentax K-x Vlogging details
9
no video
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Pentax K-x
 Canon EOS 1000DPentax K-x
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 1000D Pentax K-x
Also called EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2008-07-22 2009-12-23
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3888 x 2592 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) 16.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 502g (1.11 pounds) 580g (1.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 72
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 12.5
DXO Low light score 719 811
Other
Battery life 500 photos 1900 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $160 $600