Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II
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![Canon EOS 90D front Canon EOS 90D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-90D/Canon-90D-front.jpg)
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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Introduced August 2019
- Older Model is Canon 80D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-3
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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and K-3 II (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
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The 90D was announced 4 years later than the K-3 II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 90D grades vs the K-3 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 90D & Pentax K-3 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 90D Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Pentax K-3 II
90D | K-3 II | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | ![]() | April 2015 | More recent by 53 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Canon 90D
K-3 II | 90D | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 90D and Pentax K-3 II
90D | K-3 II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 90D offers outside measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 II has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Examine the Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 90D against the K-3 II.
![Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-90D-vs-Pentax-K-3-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and K-3 II is 60 and 59 respectively.
![Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-90D-vs-Pentax-K-3-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and K-3 II.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon 90D to provide extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 90D is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-90D-vs-Pentax-K-3-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-90D-vs-Pentax-K-3-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Pentax K-3 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 90D | Pentax K-3 II |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2019-08-28 | 2015-04-23 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 8 | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 8.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 701g (1.55 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1300 images | 720 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Launch cost | $1,199 | $829 |