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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs

Canon 90D
(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
Pentax K-3 II
(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).

Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Pentax K-3 II

 90D K-3 II 
IntroducedAugust 2019April 2015More recent by 53 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer 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 dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 90D and Pentax K-3 II

 90D K-3 II 
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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography features
Pentax K-3 II Portrait photography features
83
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,300 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
low battery pack (720 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography features
Pentax K-3 II Travel photography features
78
better than average battery pack (1,300 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (33 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
56
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
low battery pack (720 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 90D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-3 II
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count amazing (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,300 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (720 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging features
Pentax K-3 II Vlogging features
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
does not have image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Pentax K-3 II
 Canon EOS 90DPentax K-3 II
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