Canon T6s vs Pentax KP
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Canon T6s vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Released February 2015
- Other Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
- Replaced the Canon 700D
- Later Model is Canon 77D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Launched January 2017
Canon T6s vs Pentax KP Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Canon T6s versus Pentax KP, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the T6s (24MP) and the KP (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe T6s was revealed 24 months prior to the KP which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon T6s being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the T6s scores vs the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon T6s vs Pentax KP Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T6s & Pentax KP. The full galleries are available at Canon T6s Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Pentax KP
T6s | KP | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon T6s
KP | T6s | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | February 2015 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon T6s and Pentax KP
T6s | KP | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Canon T6s vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6s provides physical measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Compare the Canon T6s versus Pentax KP in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the T6s vs the KP.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T6s and KP is 66 and 61 respectively.
Canon T6s vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T6s and KP.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older T6s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon T6s vs Pentax KP Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T6s | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T6s | Pentax KP |
Otherwise known as | EOS 760D / EOS 8000D | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 819200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 19 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | 19 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/24000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest 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, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 565 grams (1.25 pounds) | 703 grams (1.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 915 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 images | 390 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $849 | $747 |