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Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-x

Portability
67 Imaging
53 Features
45 Overall
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Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69 Imaging
52 Features
47 Overall
50

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Revealed April 2011
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Replaced the Canon 1000D
  • Newer Model is Canon 1200D
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched December 2009
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Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-x Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 1100D was announced 16 months after the K-x making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1100D scores against the K-x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Pentax K-x

		

		

			
 1100D K-x 
LaunchedApril 2011December 2009More modern by 16 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Canon 1100D

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon 1100D and Pentax K-x

		

		

			
 1100D K-x 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1100D enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
See the Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1100D against the K-x.
Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-x size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1100D and K-x is 67 and 69 respectively.
Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1100D and K-x.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you should factor the production date  of the products into consideration. The younger 1100D provides a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon 1100D Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-x Portrait photography factors
63
 has manual focus
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
63
 has manual focus
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon 1100D Street photography highlights
Pentax K-x Street photography highlights
57
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
67
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison
Canon 1100D Sports photography factors
Pentax K-x Sports photography factors
51
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 better than average battery power (700 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
61
 high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 better than average battery power (1,900 shots)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Canon 1100D Travel photography advice
Pentax K-x Travel photography advice
53
 better than average battery power (700 per charge)
 flash built-in
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low resolution (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
54
 better than average battery power (1,900 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon 1100D Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-x Landscape photography factors
55
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (700 per charge)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
61
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (1,900 CIPA)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon 1100D as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax K-x as a Vlogging camera
22
 supports face detect autofocus
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic port
27
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect autofocus
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone port
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Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-x Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Pentax K-x
 Canon EOS 1100DPentax K-x
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 1100D Pentax K-x
Alternative name EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-04-13 2009-12-23
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4272 x 2848 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 9.20 m 16.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 495 grams (1.09 pounds) 580 grams (1.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 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 21.9 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 12.5
DXO Low light score 755 811
Other
Battery life 700 photos 1900 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $450 $600