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Canon 650D vs Pentax K-x

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Earlier Model is Canon 600D
  • Renewed by Canon 700D
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released December 2009
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Canon 650D vs Pentax K-x Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Pentax K-x

 650D K-x 
ReleasedAugust 2012December 2009Newer by 33 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Canon 650D

 K-x 650D 

Common features in the Canon 650D and Pentax K-x

 650D K-x 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-x size comparison

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

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 650D Portrait photography information
Pentax K-x Portrait photography information
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
63
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 650D Street photography information
Pentax K-x Street photography information
69
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-x Sports photography highlights
58
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
61
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (1,900 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 650D Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-x Travel photography highlights
64
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
54
better than average battery power (1,900 shots)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 650D Landscape photography features
Pentax K-x Landscape photography features
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (1,900 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 650D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-x as a Vlogging camera
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
does not have image stabilization
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon 650D vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Pentax K-x
 Canon EOS 650DPentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 650D Pentax K-x
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-08-20 2009-12-23
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 16.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 575 gr (1.27 pounds) 580 gr (1.28 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 72
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 12.5
DXO Low light rating 722 811
Other
Battery life 440 shots 1900 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E8 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $498 $600