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Canon 450D vs Pentax K-r

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
42
Overall
47
Canon EOS 450D front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Canon 450D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 524g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Released May 2008
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
  • Older Model is Canon 400D
  • Replacement is Canon 500D
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Canon 450D vs Pentax K-r Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon 450D vs Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 450D was released 3 years earlier than the K-r and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the 450D scores vs the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Pentax K-r

 450D K-r 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Canon 450D

 K-r 450D 
AnnouncedMarch 2011May 2008Fresher by 34 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 450D and Pentax K-r

 450D K-r 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 450D comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 450D and the K-r.

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 450D and K-r is 70 and 67 respectively.

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 450D and K-r.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 450D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 450D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 450D
Street photography with Pentax K-r
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 450D
Sports photography with Pentax K-r
50
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 450D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
47
flash built-in
low battery pack (470 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 450D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 450D Vlogging advice
Pentax K-r Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon 450D vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 450D and Pentax K-r
 Canon EOS 450DPentax K-r
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 450D Pentax K-r
Also referred to as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2008-05-23 2011-03-11
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4272 x 2848 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lbs) 598 grams (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 72
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.4
DXO Low light rating 692 755
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $550 $1,100