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Canon SL3 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Also Known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Superseded the Canon SL2
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Canon SL3 vs Pentax K-r Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SL3 versus Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and K-r (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SL3 was introduced 8 years later than the K-r and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SL3 matches up vs the K-r with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Pentax K-r

 SL3 K-r 
LaunchedApril 2019March 2011Fresher by 99 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Canon SL3

 K-r SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Pentax K-r

 SL3 K-r 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SL3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Canon SL3 versus Pentax K-r in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SL3 vs the K-r.

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and K-r is 71 and 67 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL3 and K-r.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SL3 to provide greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SL3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-r Portrait photography info
81
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 Street photography factors
Pentax K-r Street photography factors
75
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SL3
Sports photography with Pentax K-r
70
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (1,070 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
55
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Travel photography camera
82
better than average battery pack (1,070 shots)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
47
flash built-in
bad battery power (470 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-r Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (1,070 shots)
does not have image stabilization
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (470 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging information
Pentax K-r Vlogging information
75
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
does not have image stabilization
26
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SL3 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Pentax K-r
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Pentax K-r
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Pentax K-r
Also called EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2019-04-10 2011-03-11
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 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 24MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display 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 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 449g (0.99 pounds) 598g (1.32 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 755
Other
Battery life 1070 photos 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 D-LI109,4 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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $1,100