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Canon T6i vs Pentax KF

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
81
Overall
75

Canon T6i vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Other Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Earlier Model is Canon 700D
  • New Model is Canon T7i
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Launched November 2022
  • Superseded the Pentax K-70
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Canon T6i vs Pentax KF Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon T6i and Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the KF (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T6i was revealed 8 years earlier than the KF which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the T6i grades versus the KF for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Pentax KF

 T6i KF 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Canon T6i

 KF T6i 
LaunchedNovember 2022February 2015More modern by 94 months

Common features in the Canon T6i and Pentax KF

 T6i KF 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon T6i vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon T6i has exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax KF has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the T6i compared to the KF.

Canon T6i vs Pentax KF size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T6i and KF is 66 and 63 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T6i and KF.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged T6i is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon T6i vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Pentax KF Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KF as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
83
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography info
Pentax KF Street photography info
70
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
73
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competition (684g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KF as a Sports photography camera
61
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 shots)
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
low battery pack (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T6i
Travel photography with Pentax KF
66
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (440 shots)
66
environment proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (410 shots)
heavier than competition (684g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T6i
Landscape photography with Pentax KF
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging info
Pentax KF Vlogging info
72
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
does not have image stabilization
72
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
heavier than competition (684g)
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Canon T6i vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Pentax KF
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iPentax KF
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6i Pentax KF
Otherwise known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2015-02-06 2022-11-09
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 19 11
Cross type focus points 19 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 161
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555g (1.22 lbs) 684g (1.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images 410 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $749 $850