Canon 300D vs Pentax K-70
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Canon 300D vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon 300D vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 300D and Pentax K-70. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 300D Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Pentax K-70
300D | K-70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Canon 300D
K-70 | 300D | |||
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Announced | June 2016 | September 2003 | Newer by 155 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 118k | Crisper display (+803k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 300D and Pentax K-70
300D | K-70 | |||
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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).
Check the Canon 300D and Pentax K-70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon 300D vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Canon EOS 300D | Pentax K-70 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | PRIME MII |
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 |