Canon 450D vs Pentax K-r
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Canon 450D vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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).
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Canon 450D vs Pentax K-r Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 450D & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are available at Canon 450D Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Pentax K-r
450D | K-r |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Canon 450D
K-r | 450D | |||
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Announced | March 2011 | May 2008 | Fresher by 34 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 450D and Pentax K-r
450D | K-r | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Compare the Canon 450D vs Pentax K-r in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 450D vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Canon EOS 450D | Pentax K-r | |
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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 |