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Canon 600D vs Pentax KF

Portability
66
Imaging
59
Features
72
Overall
64
Canon EOS 600D front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
81
Overall
76

Canon 600D vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Canon 600D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
  • Revealed March 2011
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
  • Superseded the Canon 550D
  • New Model is Canon 650D
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Launched November 2022
  • Older Model is Pentax K-70
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Canon 600D vs Pentax KF Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon 600D and Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and KF (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 600D was released 12 years prior to the KF and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the 600D grades versus the KF with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Pentax KF

 600D KF 

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Canon 600D

 KF 600D 
LaunchedNovember 2022March 2011Fresher by 141 months

Common features in the Canon 600D and Pentax KF

 600D KF 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon 600D vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 600D offers physical measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Pentax KF has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 600D compared to the KF.

Canon 600D vs Pentax KF size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 600D and KF is 66 and 63 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Canon 600D vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 600D and KF.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax KF to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older 600D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 600D vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Canon 600D vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 600D vs Pentax KF Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 600D
Portrait photography with Pentax KF
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
83
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 600D as a Street photography camera
Pentax KF as a Street photography camera
67
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
73
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competitors in class (684 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 600D Sports photography highlights
Pentax KF Sports photography highlights
54
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (440 CIPA)
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 600D Travel photography advice
Pentax KF Travel photography advice
62
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (440 per charge)
66
weather sealing
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (684 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 600D Landscape photography features
Pentax KF Landscape photography features
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (440 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 600D Vlogging advice
Pentax KF Vlogging advice
70
display is selfie friendly
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (684g)
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Canon 600D vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 600D and Pentax KF
 Canon EOS 600DPentax KF
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 600D Pentax KF
Other name EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-03-31 2022-11-09
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 161
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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) 684 gr (1.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 793 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 410 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $799 $850