Canon 450D vs Pentax K-x
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Canon 450D vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
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- 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- Superseded the Canon 400D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
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- 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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon 450D vs Pentax K-x Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 450D and Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 450D Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Pentax K-x
450D | K-x | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Canon 450D
K-x | 450D | |||
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Introduced | December 2009 | May 2008 | More recent by 19 months |
Common features in the Canon 450D and Pentax K-x
450D | K-x | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Analyze the Canon 450D vs Pentax K-x in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 450D vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Canon EOS 450D | Pentax K-x | |
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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 |