Canon 600D vs Pentax K-r
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Canon 600D vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
- Launched March 2011
- Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
- Old Model is Canon 550D
- Successor is Canon 650D
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Launched March 2011

Canon 600D vs Pentax K-r Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon 600D versus Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and K-r (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 600D was released about the same time to the K-r so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 600D scores against the K-r with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 600D vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 600D and Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are available at Canon 600D Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Pentax K-r
600D | K-r | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Canon 600D
K-r | 600D |
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Common features in the Canon 600D and Pentax K-r
600D | K-r | |||
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Launched | March 2011 | ![]() | March 2011 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon 600D vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 600D provides external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check the Canon 600D versus Pentax K-r in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 600D and the K-r.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 600D and K-r is 66 and 67 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 600D and K-r.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon 600D to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon 600D vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 600D vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Canon EOS 600D | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 600D | Pentax K-r |
Other name | EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-03-31 | 2011-03-11 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Prime II |
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 | 18 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 570 gr (1.26 lbs) | 598 gr (1.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 65 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 793 | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 shots | 470 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $799 | $1,100 |