Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
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- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
- Launched June 2017
- Replaced the Canon 6D
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- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Renewed by Pentax K-1 II
Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon 6D MII and Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and K-1 (36MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (Full frame).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 6D MII was launched 17 months after the K-1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 6D MII scores against the K-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 6D MII Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Pentax K-1
6D MII | K-1 | |||
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Introduced | June 2017 | February 2016 | Newer by 17 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Canon 6D MII
K-1 | 6D MII | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Pentax K-1
6D MII | K-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 6D MII enjoys external measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
See the Canon 6D MII and Pentax K-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 6D MII and the K-1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and K-1 is 59 and 55 respectively.
Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D MII and K-1.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-1 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 6D MII is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Pentax K-1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2017-06-29 | 2016-02-17 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 40000 | 204800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
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 | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 33 |
Cross focus points | 45 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 250 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.5 frames per sec | 4.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 765 grams (1.69 lbs) | 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 85 | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.4 | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | 2862 | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 pictures | 760 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6N | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Cost at launch | $1,799 | $1,499 |