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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Replaced the Canon T6i
  • New Model is Canon T8i
Pentax K-3
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Pentax K-3

 T7i K-3 
ReleasedFebruary 2017April 2014More modern by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper 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 dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon T7i and Pentax K-3

 T7i K-3 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-3 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography info
Pentax K-3 Street photography info
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography advice
Pentax K-3 Sports photography advice
66
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (560 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography info
Pentax K-3 Travel photography info
80
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
60
environment proof
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery power (560 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Pentax K-3
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
terrible battery power (560 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-3 Vlogging highlights
73
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
lack of image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Pentax K-3
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iPentax K-3
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