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Canon SL3 vs Pentax KP

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Canon SL3 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Also Known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Older Model is Canon SL2
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Released January 2017
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Canon SL3 vs Pentax KP Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SL3 versus Pentax KP, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SL3 (24MP) and the KP (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SL3 was introduced 2 years after the KP which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SL3 grades vs the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Pentax KP

 SL3 KP 
ReleasedApril 2019January 2017More modern by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon SL3

 KP SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Pentax KP

 SL3 KP 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Canon SL3 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SL3 has got outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SL3 and the KP.

Canon SL3 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and KP is 71 and 61 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and KP.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SL3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SL3 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography details
Pentax KP Portrait photography details
81
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 Street photography advice
Pentax KP Street photography advice
75
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography factors
Pentax KP Sports photography factors
70
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (1,070 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
silent shutter (1/24,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery pack (390 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 Travel photography details
Pentax KP Travel photography details
82
good battery power (1,070 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
62
weather proofing
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
low battery pack (390 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax KP as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (1,070 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
low battery pack (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging features
Pentax KP Vlogging features
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Canon SL3 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Pentax KP
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Pentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Pentax KP
Also referred to as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-04-10 2017-01-26
Body design Compact 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 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 819200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 27
Cross type focus points 1 25
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 449g (0.99 lb) 703g (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1070 photos 390 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $599 $747