Canon 10D vs Pentax KP
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Canon 10D vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Revealed March 2003
- Replacement is Canon 20D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Introduced January 2017
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Below, we are contrasting the Canon 10D vs Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and KP (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 10D was released 15 years before the KP and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 10D scores against the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Pentax KP
| 10D | KP |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon 10D
| KP | 10D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2017 |  | March 2003 | More recent by 168 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 118k | Sharper display (+803k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Pentax KP
| 10D | KP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon 10D vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 10D comes with outer dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 10D against the KP.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 10D and KP is 56 and 61 respectively.
Canon 10D vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 10D and KP.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax KP to show greater detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 10D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 10D vs Pentax KP Specifications
| Canon EOS 10D | Pentax KP | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon EOS 10D | Pentax KP |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2003-03-31 | 2017-01-26 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | PRIME IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 342.8mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 6016 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 819200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 7 | 27 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
| Amount of lenses | 250 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 1.8" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 118 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 875 grams (1.93 lbs) | 703 grams (1.55 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 57 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 571 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 390 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $1,900 | $747 |
