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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 III

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Pentax K-3 Mark III front
Portability
58
Imaging
71
Features
86
Overall
77

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 III Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Superseded the Canon T6i
  • Newer Model is Canon T8i
Pentax K-3 III
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 820g - 135 x 104 x 74mm
  • Introduced March 2021
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 III Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon T7i and Pentax K-3 III, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the K-3 III (26MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T7i was manufactured 5 years earlier than the K-3 III which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the T7i grades against the K-3 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Pentax K-3 III

 T7i K-3 III 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 III over the Canon T7i

 K-3 III T7i 
IntroducedMarch 2021February 2017More modern by 50 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon T7i and Pentax K-3 III

 T7i K-3 III 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon T7i provides external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 III has specifications of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Compare the Canon T7i and Pentax K-3 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the T7i and the K-3 III.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and K-3 III is 67 and 58 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 III top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and K-3 III.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax K-3 III to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged T7i is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 III sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T7i
Portrait photography with Pentax K-3 III
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography info
Pentax K-3 III Street photography info
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
70
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (1,600,000)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography factors
Pentax K-3 III Sports photography factors
66
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count amazing (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (800 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography features
Pentax K-3 III Travel photography features
80
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count amazing (26MP)
not so great battery pack (800 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Pentax K-3 III
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (1,600,000)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (800 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging features
Pentax K-3 III Vlogging features
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-3 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Pentax K-3 III
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iPentax K-3 Mark III
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Pentax K-3 Mark III
Also called EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2021-03-31
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 25600 1600000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest 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 detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 101
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 156
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow- speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532g (1.17 lb) 820g (1.81 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 135 x 104 x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 800 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported in slot 1)
Storage slots 1 2
Retail cost $749 $1,999