Canon 6D MII vs Pentax KP
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![Canon EOS 6D Mark II front Canon EOS 6D Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II/Canon-6D-MII-front.jpg)
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
- Revealed June 2017
- Previous Model is Canon 6D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Launched January 2017
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax KP Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon 6D MII versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6D MII (26MP) and the KP (24MP) is fairly close but the 6D MII (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
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The 6D MII was released 6 months later than the KP so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 6D MII matches up against the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax KP Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Pentax KP. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 6D MII Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Pentax KP
6D MII | KP | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon 6D MII
KP | 6D MII |
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Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Pentax KP
6D MII | KP | |||
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Launched | June 2017 | ![]() | January 2017 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Canon 6D MII vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D MII enjoys outside measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Check the Canon 6D MII versus Pentax KP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 6D MII vs the KP.
![Canon 6D MII vs Pentax KP size comparison Canon 6D MII vs Pentax KP size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Pentax-KP-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and KP is 59 and 61 respectively.
![Canon 6D MII vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison Canon 6D MII vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Pentax-KP-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 6D MII vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D MII and KP.
Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6D MII because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 6D MII will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
![Canon 6D MII vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison Canon 6D MII vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Pentax-KP-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 6D MII vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 6D MII vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 6D MII vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Pentax-KP-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax KP Specifications
Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Pentax KP |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2017-06-29 | 2017-01-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 7 | PRIME IV |
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 | 26MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 40000 | 819200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 27 |
Cross focus points | 45 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/24000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.5 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60i, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 765 grams (1.69 lbs) | 703 grams (1.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2862 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 pictures | 390 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6N | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,799 | $747 |