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Canon T6i vs Pentax K-x

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
  • Refreshed by Canon T7i
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Revealed December 2009
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Canon T6i vs Pentax K-x Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon T6i vs Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and K-x (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T6i was revealed 5 years after the K-x which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the T6i scores against the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Pentax K-x

 T6i K-x 
RevealedFebruary 2015December 2009More modern by 63 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Canon T6i

 K-x T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Pentax K-x

 T6i K-x 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon T6i comes with outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the T6i against the K-x.

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and K-x is 66 and 69 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the T6i and K-x.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon T6i to offer greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern T6i will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-x Portrait photography highlights
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography highlights
Pentax K-x Street photography highlights
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography advice
Pentax K-x Sports photography advice
61
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (440 per charge)
61
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (1,900 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography factors
Pentax K-x Travel photography factors
66
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (440 shots)
54
great battery pack (1,900 CIPA)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-x Landscape photography advice
66
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (440 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (1,900 shots)
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T6i
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon T6i vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Pentax K-x
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iPentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6i Pentax K-x
Otherwise known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2015-02-06 2009-12-23
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface 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 Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 19 11
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 16.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 gr (1.22 pounds) 580 gr (1.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 72
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 12.5
DXO Low light score 919 811
Other
Battery life 440 images 1900 images
Battery format 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $749 $600