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Canon 90D vs Pentax KP

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Canon 90D vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Old Model is Canon 80D
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2017
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Canon 90D vs Pentax KP Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon 90D versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and KP (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 90D was manufactured 2 years after the KP which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 90D grades against the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Pentax KP

 90D KP 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2017More modern by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon 90D

 KP 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Pentax KP

 90D KP 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Canon 90D vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 90D has got outer dimensions 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 KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 90D versus Pentax KP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 90D vs the KP.

Canon 90D vs Pentax KP size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and KP is 60 and 61 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 90D and KP.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon 90D to give you greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern 90D provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography advice
Pentax KP Portrait photography advice
83
focusing manually
high sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography advice
Pentax KP Street photography advice
71
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
above average ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 90D
Sports photography with Pentax KP
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (1,300 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery (390 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography information
Pentax KP Travel photography information
78
better than average battery (1,300 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
high sensor resolution (33MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
61
weather proof
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery (390 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography advice
Pentax KP Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
high sensor resolution (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (1,300 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
bad battery (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 90D
Vlogging with Pentax KP
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 90D vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Pentax KP
 Canon EOS 90DPentax KP
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 90D Pentax KP
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2019-08-28 2017-01-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 PRIME IV
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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6960 x 4640 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 819200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 27
Cross focus points 45 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/24000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 grams (1.55 lbs) 703 grams (1.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 photographs 390 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,199 $747