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Canon T6i vs Pentax K-r

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Old Model is Canon 700D
  • Newer Model is Canon T7i
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Canon T6i vs Pentax K-r Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon T6i vs Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and K-r (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T6i was introduced 3 years after the K-r which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the T6i matches up versus the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Pentax K-r

 T6i K-r 
RevealedFebruary 2015March 2011Newer by 48 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Canon T6i

 K-r T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Pentax K-r

 T6i K-r 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon T6i has got external measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the T6i and the K-r.

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and K-r is 66 and 67 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T6i and K-r.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon T6i to produce greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher T6i should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i Portrait photography information
Pentax K-r Portrait photography information
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
63
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Street photography camera
70
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-r Sports photography highlights
61
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (440 CIPA)
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery life (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T6i
Travel photography with Pentax K-r
66
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (440 per charge)
47
flash built-in
terrible battery life (470 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T6i
Landscape photography with Pentax K-r
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (440 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (470 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-r as a Vlogging camera
72
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
lack of image stabilization
26
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon T6i vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Pentax K-r
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iPentax K-r
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6i Pentax K-r
Also called as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-02-06 2011-03-11
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 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 surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 19 11
Cross focus points 19 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 gr (1.22 pounds) 598 gr (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 72
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 12.4
DXO Low light score 919 755
Other
Battery life 440 images 470 images
Type of battery 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 Single Single
Launch cost $749 $1,100