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Canon 4000D vs Pentax KF

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
81
Overall
76

Canon 4000D vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Launched February 2018
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-70
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Canon 4000D vs Pentax KF Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon 4000D vs Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and KF (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 4000D was released 5 years earlier than the KF and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 4000D grades vs the KF for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Pentax KF

 4000D KF 

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Canon 4000D

 KF 4000D 
IntroducedNovember 2022February 2018More recent by 57 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Pentax KF

 4000D KF 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon 4000D vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 4000D has external dimensions of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax KF has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 4000D against the KF.

Canon 4000D vs Pentax KF size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and KF is 69 and 63 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 4000D and KF.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax KF to produce more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older 4000D will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 4000D vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Pentax KF Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography information
Pentax KF Portrait photography information
78
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
83
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography details
Pentax KF Street photography details
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
73
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than others (684 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 4000D
Sports photography with Pentax KF
60
decent MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography features
Pentax KF Travel photography features
56
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
weather proof
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
heavier than others (684 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography features
Pentax KF Landscape photography features
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 4000D
Vlogging with Pentax KF
28
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
73
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
heavier than others (684 grams)
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Canon 4000D vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Pentax KF
 Canon EOS 4000DPentax KF
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 4000D Pentax KF
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2018-02-26 2022-11-09
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 161
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 436 grams (0.96 pounds) 684 grams (1.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 410 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $293 $850