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Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-x

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Announced February 2018
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched December 2009
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Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-x Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and K-x (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 4000D was announced 8 years after the K-x which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 4000D scores against the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 4000D K-x 
LaunchedFebruary 2018December 2009Newer by 100 months

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

 K-x 4000D 

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

 4000D K-x 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 4000D comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 4000D against the K-x.

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and K-x is 69 and 69 respectively.

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

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 4000D and K-x.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon 4000D to produce more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger 4000D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-x Portrait photography advice
78
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography details
Pentax K-x Sports photography details
60
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (1,900 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Travel photography camera
56
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
great battery life (1,900 shots)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography details
Pentax K-x Landscape photography details
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
61
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,900 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging advice
Pentax K-x Vlogging advice
28
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Pentax K-x
 Canon EOS 4000DPentax K-x
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 4000D Pentax K-x
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-02-26 2009-12-23
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 16.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 436g (0.96 pounds) 580g (1.28 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 811
Other
Battery life 500 photos 1900 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
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