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Canon 350D vs Pentax K-x

Portability
70
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon EOS 350D front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Canon 350D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 127 x 94 x 64mm
  • Revealed April 2005
  • Alternative Name is EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N
  • Superseded the Canon 300D
  • Updated by Canon 400D
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced December 2009
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Canon 350D vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon 350D vs Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and K-x (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 350D was brought out 5 years earlier than the K-x and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 350D scores versus the K-x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Pentax K-x

 350D K-x 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Canon 350D

 K-x 350D 
AnnouncedDecember 2009April 2005Fresher by 57 months
Display sizing2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon 350D and Pentax K-x

 350D K-x 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 350D features external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 350D and the K-x.

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 350D and K-x is 70 and 69 respectively.

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 350D and K-x.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-x to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 350D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 350D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-x
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (8 megapixels)
63
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 350D Street photography factors
Pentax K-x Street photography factors
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 350D Sports photography information
Pentax K-x Sports photography information
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (1,900 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 350D Travel photography features
Pentax K-x Travel photography features
47
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
better than average battery power (1,900 CIPA)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 350D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
61
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (1,900 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 350D
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
9
no video recording
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon 350D vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 350D and Pentax K-x
 Canon EOS 350DPentax K-x
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 350D Pentax K-x
Otherwise known as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2005-04-06 2009-12-23
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2304 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - 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 rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 16.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 580 grams (1.28 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 60 72
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.5
DXO Low light rating 637 811
Other
Battery life - 1900 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $600