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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-r

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Also Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Succeeded the Canon T6i
  • Replacement is Canon T8i
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released March 2011
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-r Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon T7i vs Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and K-r (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The T7i was launched 6 years later than the K-r and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the T7i matches up against the K-r in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Pentax K-r

 T7i K-r 
ReleasedFebruary 2017March 2011Fresher by 73 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Canon T7i

 K-r T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Pentax K-r

 T7i K-r 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7i provides exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon T7i vs Pentax K-r in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the T7i against the K-r.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and K-r is 67 and 67 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and K-r.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon T7i to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher T7i will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography details
Pentax K-r Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T7i
Street photography with Pentax K-r
73
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Sports photography camera
66
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery life (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T7i
Travel photography with Pentax K-r
80
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
47
has built in flash
terrible battery life (470 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Pentax K-r
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (470 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging info
Pentax K-r Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Pentax K-r
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iPentax K-r
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Pentax K-r
Also called EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2011-03-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 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 surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
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 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532 gr (1.17 pounds) 598 gr (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 755
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 470 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $749 $1,100