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Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-500

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
52
Overall
58
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Pentax K-500 front
Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Revealed February 2018
Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched November 2013
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Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-500 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Canon 4000D versus Pentax K-500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 4000D (18MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 4000D was released 4 years later than the K-500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 4000D matches up against the K-500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Pentax K-500

 4000D K-500 
LaunchedFebruary 2018November 2013Fresher by 52 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Canon 4000D

 K-500 4000D 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Pentax K-500

 4000D K-500 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 4000D features physical measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 4000D versus Pentax K-500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 4000D and the K-500.

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 4000D and K-500 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 4000D and K-500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 4000D to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger 4000D will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-500 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-500 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography advice
Pentax K-500 Street photography advice
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
above average high ISO (51,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-500 as a Sports photography camera
60
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (710 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-500 Travel photography highlights
56
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
67
good battery (710 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography information
Pentax K-500 Landscape photography information
59
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (710 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-500 as a Vlogging camera
28
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic port
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Pentax K-500
 Canon EOS 4000DPentax K-500
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 4000D Pentax K-500
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2018-02-26 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 51600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 436g (0.96 lb) 646g (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1087
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 710 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $293 $600