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Canon 450D vs Pentax K-x

Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
42
Overall
46
Canon EOS 450D front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Canon 450D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 524g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
  • Superseded the Canon 400D
  • Refreshed by Canon 500D
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced December 2009
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Canon 450D vs Pentax K-x Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon 450D vs Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 450D was manufactured 19 months prior to the K-x making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 450D grades versus the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 450D K-x 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

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

 K-x 450D 
IntroducedDecember 2009May 2008More recent by 19 months

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

 450D K-x 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 450D has got external measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 450D and the K-x.

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 450D and K-x is 70 and 69 respectively.

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

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 450D and K-x.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older 450D will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 450D Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-x Portrait photography advice
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
63
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 450D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Street photography camera
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 450D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Sports photography camera
50
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (1,900 shots)
has phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 450D Travel photography advice
Pentax K-x Travel photography advice
48
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
54
good battery life (1,900 CIPA)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 450D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-x
58
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
no Time Lapse function
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (1,900 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 450D
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
9
no video shooting
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon 450D vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 450D and Pentax K-x
 Canon EOS 450DPentax K-x
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 450D Pentax K-x
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2008-05-23 2009-12-23
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4272 x 2848 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 16.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 524g (1.16 lb) 580g (1.28 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 72
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.5
DXO Low light rating 692 811
Other
Battery life - 1900 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $550 $600