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Canon 300D vs Pentax K-70

Portability
63
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Canon EOS 300D front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Canon 300D vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Canon 300D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 645g - 142 x 99 x 72mm
  • Introduced September 2003
  • Also referred to as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
  • Renewed by Canon 350D
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Announced June 2016
  • Successor is Pentax KF
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Canon 300D vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon 300D and Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and K-70 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 300D was introduced 13 years before the K-70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 300D matches up versus the K-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Pentax K-70

 300D K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Canon 300D

 K-70 300D 
AnnouncedJune 2016September 2003Newer by 155 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k118kCrisper display (+803k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 300D and Pentax K-70

 300D K-70 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 300D vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 300D has physical dimensions of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 300D and the K-70.

Canon 300D vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 300D and K-70 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Canon 300D vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon 300D vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 300D and K-70.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax K-70 to give more detail using its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 300D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 300D vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Canon 300D vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 300D vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 300D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 300D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Street photography camera
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 300D Sports photography info
Pentax K-70 Sports photography info
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 300D Travel photography features
Pentax K-70 Travel photography features
43
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
64
environment proofing
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 300D Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 300D Vlogging features
Pentax K-70 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
71
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (688 grams)
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Canon 300D vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 300D and Pentax K-70
 Canon EOS 300DPentax K-70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 300D Pentax K-70
Alternative name EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2003-09-04 2016-06-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor 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 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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 7 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 1.8" 3"
Display resolution 118 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 645g (1.42 pounds) 688g (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 99 x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 544 not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $54 $649