Canon 6D vs Pentax K-S1
Portability
59 Imaging
67 Features
70 Overall
68
59 Imaging
67 Features
70 Overall
68
Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
70 Overall
65
69 Imaging
63 Features
70 Overall
65
Canon 6D vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
Canon 6D
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
- Announced February 2013
- Successor is Canon 6D MII
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Announced August 2014
- Successor is Pentax K-S2
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Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon 6D vs Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is relatively close but the 6D (Full frame) and K-S1 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.
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Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 6D scores against the K-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Pentax K-S1
| 6D | K-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Canon 6D
| K-S1 | 6D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2014 |  | February 2013 | More recent by 18 months |
Common features in the Canon 6D and Pentax K-S1
| 6D | K-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon 6D vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D features outer measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
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Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D and K-S1 is 59 and 69 respectively.
Canon 6D vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D and K-S1.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The 6D offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The older 6D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Canon 6D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Pentax K-S1 Street photography highlights
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (558 grams)
very good high ISO (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports photography with Pentax K-S1
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
good battery life (1,090 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.5 frames/s)
no image stabilization
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Canon 6D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Travel photography camera
good battery life (1,090 shots)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
lighter than competitors (558g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (410 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 6D Landscape photography info
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography info
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (1,090 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Canon 6D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Vlogging camera
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (558g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Canon 6D vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
| Canon EOS 6D | Pentax K-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon EOS 6D | Pentax K-S1 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2013-02-12 | 2014-08-27 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 5+ | Prime MII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
| Available lenses | 250 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames per second | 5.4 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 770 gr (1.70 lbs) | 558 gr (1.23 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 82 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.8 | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.1 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 2340 | 1061 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1090 photos | 410 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E6 | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $1,699 | $339 |