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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-x

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Canon EOS 700D front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Canon 700D
(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
Pentax K-x
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Pentax K-x

 700D K-x 
LaunchedJune 2013December 2009More modern by 43 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper 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 

Common features in the Canon 700D and Pentax K-x

 700D K-x 
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).

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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.

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 700D and K-x is 65 and 69 respectively.

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 700D Portrait photography features
Pentax K-x Portrait photography features
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
63
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 700D Street photography information
Pentax K-x Street photography information
69
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 700D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Sports photography camera
55
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (440 shots)
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (1,900 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 700D Travel photography information
Pentax K-x Travel photography information
64
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (440 shots)
54
better than average battery pack (1,900 CIPA)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 700D Landscape photography info
Pentax K-x Landscape photography info
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (440 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,900 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 700D Vlogging information
Pentax K-x Vlogging information
71
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 700D and Pentax K-x
 Canon EOS 700DPentax K-x
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