Canon 700D vs Pentax K-x
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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel T5i
- Previous Model is Canon 650D
- Replacement is Canon 750D
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Launched December 2009
Canon 700D vs Pentax K-x Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon 700D and Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and K-x (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 700D was brought out 3 years after the K-x which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the 700D scores vs the K-x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 700D vs Pentax K-x Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 700D and Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 700D Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Pentax K-x
700D | K-x | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | December 2009 | More modern by 43 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Canon 700D
K-x | 700D |
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Common features in the Canon 700D and Pentax K-x
700D | K-x | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Canon 700D vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 700D provides outside measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
See the Canon 700D and Pentax K-x in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 700D against the K-x.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 700D and K-x is 65 and 69 respectively.
Canon 700D vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 700D and K-x.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 700D to deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 700D should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Canon 700D vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Canon EOS 700D | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 700D | Pentax K-x |
Also called as | EOS Rebel T5i | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-06-10 | 2009-12-23 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 332.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 326 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen 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 | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 16.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 580 grams (1.28 lbs) | 580 grams (1.28 lbs) |
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 Overall score | 61 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.7 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 681 | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photographs | 1900 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E8 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $649 | $600 |