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Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
71
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Old Model is Canon 100D
  • Renewed by Canon SL3
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced December 2009
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Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SL2 and Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and K-x (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SL2 was unveiled 7 years later than the K-x and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SL2 grades against the K-x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Pentax K-x

 SL2 K-x 
IntroducedJune 2017December 2009Fresher by 92 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Canon SL2

 K-x SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Pentax K-x

 SL2 K-x 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SL2 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SL2 and Pentax K-x in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SL2 versus the K-x.

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and K-x is 71 and 69 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and K-x.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SL2 to give greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SL2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-x Portrait photography details
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
63
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 Street photography information
Pentax K-x Street photography information
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Sports photography camera
69
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (650 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,900 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL2
Travel photography with Pentax K-x
81
great battery pack (650 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
54
better than average battery (1,900 per charge)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-x Landscape photography features
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,900 shots)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 Vlogging info
Pentax K-x Vlogging info
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Pentax K-x
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Pentax K-x
Also Known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-06-29 2009-12-23
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 16.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 gr (1.00 pounds) 580 gr (1.28 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 72
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 12.5
DXO Low light score 1041 811
Other
Battery life 650 images 1900 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $699 $600