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Canon T6s vs Pentax KF

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
81
Overall
75

Canon T6s vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Canon T6s
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Also referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
  • Renewed by Canon 77D
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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Replaced the Pentax K-70
Photography Glossary

Canon T6s vs Pentax KF Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon T6s and Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the T6s (24MP) and the KF (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T6s was announced 8 years prior to the KF and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the 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 T6s scores vs the KF in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Pentax KF

 T6s KF 
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Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Canon T6s

 KF T6s 
ReleasedNovember 2022February 2015More recent by 94 months

Common features in the Canon T6s and Pentax KF

 T6s KF 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon T6s vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon T6s comes with outer measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Pentax KF has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the T6s vs the KF.

Canon T6s vs Pentax KF size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T6s and KF is 66 and 63 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T6s and KF.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older T6s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T6s vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Pentax KF Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6s Portrait photography highlights
Pentax KF Portrait photography highlights
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
83
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T6s Street photography information
Pentax KF Street photography information
70
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
does not have image stabilization
73
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
heavier than average in class (684g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T6s
Sports photography with Pentax KF
61
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (440 CIPA)
74
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6s Travel photography info
Pentax KF Travel photography info
66
supports touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (440 CIPA)
66
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (684g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6s Landscape photography advice
Pentax KF Landscape photography advice
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (440 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6s Vlogging factors
Pentax KF Vlogging factors
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
72
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
heavier than average in class (684 grams)
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Canon T6s vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Pentax KF
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sPentax KF
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6s Pentax KF
Otherwise known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2022-11-09
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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
Amount of lenses 326 161
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum 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 Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565g (1.25 lb) 684g (1.51 lb)
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 score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 915 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots 410 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $849 $850