Canon T7i vs Pentax K-x
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Launched December 2009
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Its time to look much closer at the Canon T7i and Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and K-x (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe T7i was brought out 7 years later than the K-x and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the T7i matches up versus the K-x for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Pentax K-x
| T7i | K-x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2017 |  | December 2009 | More recent by 88 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Canon T7i
| K-x | T7i |
|---|
Common features in the Canon T7i and Pentax K-x
| T7i | K-x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing |
Canon T7i vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon T7i has external 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-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the T7i and the K-x.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and K-x is 67 and 69 respectively.
Canon T7i vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and K-x.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon T7i to offer more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern T7i should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-x Specifications
| Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Pentax K-x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Pentax K-x |
| Also called as | EOS 800D / Kiss X9i | - |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2017-02-15 | 2009-12-23 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 7 | Prime |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 45 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Available lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 16.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 532 grams (1.17 lbs) | 580 grams (1.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 811 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 600 pictures | 1900 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $749 | $600 |