Canon 550D vs Pentax K-x

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon 550D and Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and K-x (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 550D was brought out 4 months later than the K-x so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the 550D scores vs the K-x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 550D & Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are available at Canon 550D Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 550D provides external dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 550D versus the K-x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550D and K-x is 70 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 550D and K-x.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon 550D to offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.