Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-x
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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(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
(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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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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D & Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1000D Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2009 |  | July 2008 | More modern by 17 months |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal 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.
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 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.
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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-x Specifications
| Canon EOS 1000D | Pentax 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 |
