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Canon 1200D vs Pentax KF

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
54
Overall
58
Canon EOS 1200D front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
81
Overall
76

Canon 1200D vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 480g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
  • Superseded the Canon 1100D
  • Updated by Canon T6
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Replaced the Pentax K-70
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Canon 1200D vs Pentax KF Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon 1200D vs Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and KF (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 1200D was brought out 9 years earlier than the KF which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 1200D grades against the KF for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Pentax KF

 1200D KF 

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Canon 1200D

 KF 1200D 
ReleasedNovember 2022February 2014More modern by 106 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 1200D and Pentax KF

 1200D KF 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3.00"Same display sizing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 1200D vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1200D has physical measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Pentax KF has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 1200D vs Pentax KF in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 1200D compared to the KF.

Canon 1200D vs Pentax KF size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1200D and KF is 68 and 63 respectively.

Canon 1200D vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Canon 1200D vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1200D and KF.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax KF to render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1200D will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 1200D vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Canon 1200D vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1200D vs Pentax KF Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1200D Portrait photography information
Pentax KF Portrait photography information
76
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
83
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1200D
Street photography with Pentax KF
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
73
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great ISO range (102,400)
heavier than others (684 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1200D Sports photography details
Pentax KF Sports photography details
55
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1200D
Travel photography with Pentax KF
55
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
66
environment proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (410 shots)
heavier than others (684g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1200D Landscape photography advice
Pentax KF Landscape photography advice
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1200D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax KF as a Vlogging camera
27
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
73
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
heavier than others (684 grams)
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Canon 1200D vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1200D and Pentax KF
 Canon EOS 1200DPentax KF
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 1200D Pentax KF
Also called EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-02-12 2022-11-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 102400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 161
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 480 gr (1.06 lbs) 684 gr (1.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 724 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 410 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $549 $850