Canon 750D vs Pentax K-x
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Canon 750D vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Released February 2015
- Additionally Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
- Older Model is Canon 700D
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Released December 2009
Canon 750D vs Pentax K-x Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Canon 750D and Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 750D (24MP) and K-x (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 750D was manufactured 5 years after the K-x which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the 750D grades vs the K-x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 750D vs Pentax K-x Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 750d and Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 750D Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Pentax K-x
750D | K-x | |||
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Released | February 2015 | December 2009 | Newer by 63 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 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 750D
K-x | 750D |
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Common features in the Canon 750D and Pentax K-x
750D | K-x | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Canon 750D vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 750D has got external measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
See the Canon 750D and Pentax K-x in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 750D and the K-x.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 750D and K-x is 66 and 69 respectively.
Canon 750D vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 750D and K-x.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 750D to show extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern 750D will have an advantage in sensor technology.
Canon 750D vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 750D vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Canon EOS 750d | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 750d | Pentax K-x |
Also called as | EOS 750D / Kiss X8i | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2009-12-23 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | 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 | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 19 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 16.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 555g (1.22 pounds) | 580g (1.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 919 | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photographs | 1900 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $749 | $600 |