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Canon T7i vs Pentax KF

Portability
67
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
81
Overall
76

Canon T7i vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Previous Model is Canon T6i
  • New Model is Canon T8i
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Announced November 2022
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-70
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Canon T7i vs Pentax KF Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon T7i versus Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the KF (24MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7i was unveiled 6 years prior to the KF which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax KF being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the T7i grades against the KF for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Pentax KF

 T7i KF 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Canon T7i

 KF T7i 
AnnouncedNovember 2022February 2017Newer by 69 months

Common features in the Canon T7i and Pentax KF

 T7i KF 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display size
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon T7i vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon T7i comes with physical 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 KF has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the T7i versus the KF.

Canon T7i vs Pentax KF size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T7i and KF is 67 and 63 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and KF.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged T7i is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Pentax KF Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography advice
Pentax KF Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
83
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography information
Pentax KF Street photography information
73
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
73
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competition (684 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T7i
Sports photography with Pentax KF
67
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography highlights
Pentax KF Travel photography highlights
80
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
66
weather proof
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (410 shots)
heavier than competition (684g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography info
Pentax KF Landscape photography info
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proof
bad battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging features
Pentax KF Vlogging features
73
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
73
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
heavier than competition (684g)
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Canon T7i vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Pentax KF
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iPentax KF
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Pentax KF
Also called EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2017-02-15 2022-11-09
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 161
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532 grams (1.17 lbs) 684 grams (1.51 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 410 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch price $749 $850