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Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Previous Model is Canon 100D
  • Later Model is Canon SL3
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released March 2011
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Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-r Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and K-r (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SL2 was announced 6 years later than the K-r and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SL2 scores vs the K-r in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Pentax K-r

 SL2 K-r 
ReleasedJune 2017March 2011More recent by 77 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Canon SL2

 K-r SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Pentax K-r

 SL2 K-r 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SL2 features external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-r in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SL2 versus the K-r.

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and K-r is 71 and 67 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and K-r.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SL2 to render greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SL2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 Street photography factors
Pentax K-r Street photography factors
74
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-r Sports photography highlights
69
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (650 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
low battery power (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 Travel photography details
Pentax K-r Travel photography details
82
great battery pack (650 shots)
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
47
flash built-in
low battery power (470 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-r Landscape photography advice
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (650 shots)
does not have image stabilization
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
low battery power (470 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-r as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly display
touch screen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
does not have image stabilization
26
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Pentax K-r
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Pentax K-r
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Pentax K-r
Alternate name EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-06-29 2011-03-11
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Prime II
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 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 grams (1.00 pounds) 598 grams (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 72
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 12.4
DXO Low light score 1041 755
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 470 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 D-LI109,4 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 slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $699 $1,100