Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-S1
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
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- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Expand to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
- Launched June 2017
- Earlier Model is Canon 6D
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Replacement is Pentax K-S2
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Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and K-S1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 6D MII was released 2 years after the K-S1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 6D MII matches up vs the K-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 6D Mark II & Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are available at Canon 6D MII Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Pentax K-S1
| 6D MII | K-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2017 |  | August 2014 | More modern by 35 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Canon 6D MII
| K-S1 | 6D MII |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Pentax K-S1
| 6D MII | K-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D MII has external dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 6D MII compared to the K-S1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and K-S1 is 59 and 69 respectively.
Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D MII and K-S1.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6D MII featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 6D MII will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer 6D MII is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
| Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Pentax K-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Pentax K-S1 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2017-06-29 | 2014-08-27 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 7 | Prime MII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 40000 | 51200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 45 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
| Amount of lenses | 250 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.5 frames per second | 5.4 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 765 gr (1.69 pounds) | 558 gr (1.23 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 85 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.4 | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2862 | 1061 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1200 images | 410 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6N | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $1,799 | $339 |
