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Canon T7i vs Pentax KP

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Canon T7i vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Succeeded the Canon T6i
  • Renewed by Canon T8i
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Released January 2017
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Canon T7i vs Pentax KP Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon T7i versus Pentax KP, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the KP (24MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T7i was introduced within a month of the KP which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the T7i scores against the KP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Pentax KP

 T7i KP 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon T7i

 KP T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Pentax KP

 T7i KP 
ReleasedFebruary 2017January 2017Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Canon T7i vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i has physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the T7i against the KP.

Canon T7i vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T7i and KP is 67 and 61 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and KP.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon T7i vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T7i
Portrait photography with Pentax KP
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i as a Street photography camera
Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
66
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
silent mode (1/24,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery (390 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i as a Travel photography camera
Pentax KP as a Travel photography camera
80
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
61
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery (390 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography information
Pentax KP Landscape photography information
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging details
Pentax KP Vlogging details
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
lack of image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Canon T7i vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Pentax KP
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iPentax KP
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Pentax KP
Alternate name EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-02-15 2017-01-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 819200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532 gr (1.17 pounds) 703 gr (1.55 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 390 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $749 $747