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Canon 760D vs Pentax K-x

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Canon 760D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Additionally Known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Earlier Model is Canon 700D
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
  • Announced December 2009
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Canon 760D vs Pentax K-x Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 760D and Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and K-x (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 760D was unveiled 5 years after the K-x which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 760D matches up against the K-x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Pentax K-x

 760D K-x 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015December 2009More modern by 63 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Canon 760D

 K-x 760D 

Common features in the Canon 760D and Pentax K-x

 760D K-x 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 760D has external dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

See the Canon 760D and Pentax K-x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 760D versus the K-x.

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 760D and K-x is 66 and 69 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 760D and K-x.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 760D to provide you with greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 760D should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 760D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-x
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
63
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 760D Street photography highlights
Pentax K-x Street photography highlights
71
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 760D Sports photography factors
Pentax K-x Sports photography factors
61
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
61
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (1,900 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 760D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Travel photography camera
66
comes with touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
54
great battery life (1,900 shots)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 760D Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-x Landscape photography factors
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,900 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 760D Vlogging information
Pentax K-x Vlogging information
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
lack of image stabilization
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon 760D vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Pentax K-x
 Canon EOS 760DPentax K-x
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 760D Pentax K-x
Also called as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 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 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 19 11
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 16.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 lb) 580g (1.28 lb)
Physical 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 70 72
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 12.5
DXO Low light rating 915 811
Other
Battery life 440 images 1900 images
Style of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $849 $600