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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Also referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Succeeded the Canon T6i
  • New Model is Canon T8i
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Successor is Pentax K-S2
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The T7i was unveiled 2 years later than the K-S1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the T7i matches up against the K-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Pentax K-S1

 T7i K-S1 
LaunchedFebruary 2017August 2014More recent by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Canon T7i

 K-S1 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Pentax K-S1

 T7i K-S1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i enjoys outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check the Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the T7i compared to the K-S1.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and K-S1 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and K-S1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon T7i to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher T7i provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography details
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography details
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Street photography camera
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (558 grams)
very good high ISO (51,200)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Sports photography camera
66
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
69
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames per second)
not so great battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T7i
Travel photography with Pentax K-S1
80
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
60
lighter than competitors (558g)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (410 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S1
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7i
Vlogging with Pentax K-S1
73
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
lack of image stabilization
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (558g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Pentax K-S1
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iPentax K-S1
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Pentax K-S1
Alternative name EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2014-08-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Prime MII
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 5.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
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 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532 gr (1.17 lbs) 558 gr (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1061
Other
Battery life 600 images 410 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $749 $339