Canon 500D vs Pentax K-x
Portability
70 Imaging
54 Features
59 Overall
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70 Imaging
54 Features
59 Overall
56
Portability
69 Imaging
52 Features
47 Overall
50
69 Imaging
52 Features
47 Overall
50
Canon 500D vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
Canon 500D
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 520g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
- Released June 2009
- Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3
- Replaced the Canon 450D
- Updated by Canon 550D
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Revealed December 2009
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Below, we are comparing the Canon 500D and Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 500D (15MP) and K-x (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 500D was brought out 6 months prior to the K-x so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 500D grades versus the K-x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 500D and Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are available at Canon 500D Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 500D over the Pentax K-x
| 500D | K-x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Canon 500D
| K-x | 500D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 500D and Pentax K-x
| 500D | K-x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2009 |  | December 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon 500D vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 500D offers outside measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 500D and the K-x.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 500D and K-x is 70 and 69 respectively.
Canon 500D vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 500D and K-x.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 500D to give you greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively.
Canon 500D vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon 500D Portrait photography features
Pentax K-x Portrait photography features
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Canon 500D Street photography details
Pentax K-x Street photography details
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Canon 500D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Sports photography camera
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (440 CIPA)
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (1,900 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Canon 500D Travel photography features
Pentax K-x Travel photography features
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low battery (440 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
good battery (1,900 CIPA)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 500D Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-x Landscape photography factors
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (440 shots)
no Timelapse function
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (1,900 CIPA)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Canon 500D Vlogging info
Pentax K-x Vlogging info
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
Photography Glossary
Canon 500D vs Pentax K-x Specifications
| Canon EOS 500D | Pentax K-x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon EOS 500D | Pentax K-x |
| Other name | EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3 | - |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2009-06-08 | 2009-12-23 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | Prime |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4752 x 3168 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Number of lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.00 m | 16.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (20 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 520 gr (1.15 pounds) | 580 gr (1.28 pounds) |
| 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 All around score | 63 | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.7 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 663 | 811 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 440 pictures | 1900 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E5 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $650 | $600 |
