Canon 90D vs Pentax K-1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon 90D versus Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 90D (33MP) and the K-1 (36MP) is pretty comparable but the 90D (APS-C) and K-1 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The 90D was unveiled 3 years later than the K-1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 90D matches up vs the K-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 90D & Pentax K-1. The full galleries are provided at Canon 90D Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D provides physical dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 90D and the K-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 90D and K-1 is 60 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 90D and K-1.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 90D having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will show greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 90D provides a benefit in sensor innovation.