Canon 650D vs Pentax K-x

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 650D versus Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and K-x (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 650D was manufactured 2 years after the K-x which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 650D scores vs the K-x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 650D and Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 650D Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 650D offers outer measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Check the Canon 650D versus Pentax K-x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the 650D compared to the K-x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 650D and K-x is 65 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 650D and K-x.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon 650D to result in more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger 650D is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.