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Canon T7 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Canon T7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Alternative Name is EOS 2000D
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
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Canon T7 vs Pentax K-r Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon T7 vs Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and K-r (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T7 was launched 7 years after the K-r which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the T7 matches up versus the K-r in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Pentax K-r

 T7 K-r 
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Canon T7

 K-r T7 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon T7 and Pentax K-r

 T7 K-r 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon T7 provides external dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the T7 versus the K-r.

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T7 and K-r is 68 and 67 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7 and K-r.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon T7 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher T7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
63
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7 Street photography details
Pentax K-r Street photography details
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T7
Sports photography with Pentax K-r
62
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (500 shots)
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery power (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Travel photography camera
56
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
47
built-in flash
low battery power (470 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7
Landscape photography with Pentax K-r
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery power (470 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-r Vlogging advice
28
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
26
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon T7 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7 and Pentax K-r
 Canon EOS Rebel T7Pentax K-r
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7 Pentax K-r
Other name EOS 2000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2018-02-26 2011-03-11
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 475 gr (1.05 pounds) 598 gr (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 72
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 12.4
DXO Low light score 1009 755
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 470 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $390 $1,100