Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3
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67 Features
84 Overall
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59 Imaging
65 Features
85 Overall
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Released April 2014
- New Model is Pentax K-3 II

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the K-3 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The T7i was introduced 2 years after the K-3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the T7i scores versus the K-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T7i & Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are available at Canon T7i Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Pentax K-3
T7i | K-3 | |||
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Released | February 2017 | ![]() | April 2014 | More modern by 35 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper screen (+3k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Canon T7i
K-3 | T7i | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon T7i and Pentax K-3
T7i | K-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon T7i provides external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Check out the Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the T7i vs the K-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and K-3 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and K-3.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger T7i is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Pentax K-3 |
Also called as | EOS 800D / Kiss X9i | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2017-02-15 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 7 | Prime III |
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 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 532g (1.17 lb) | 800g (1.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 photos | 560 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Retail cost | $749 | $639 |