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Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DL2 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
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Earlier Model is Canon T6i
  • New Model is Canon T8i
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
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Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DL2, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T7i was revealed 11 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the T7i scores against the ist DL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Pentax ist DL2

 T7i ist DL2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017January 2006Fresher by 135 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kCrisper display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Canon T7i

 ist DL2 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Pentax ist DL2

 T7i ist DL2 
Manually focus More exact focus

Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon T7i comes with outer dimensions 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 ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the T7i versus the ist DL2.

Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and ist DL2 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T7i and ist DL2.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon T7i to resolve extra detail because of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent T7i should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T7i
Portrait photography with Pentax ist DL2
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography details
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (565g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T7i
Sports photography with Pentax ist DL2
66
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography features
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography features
80
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Landscape photography camera
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7i
Vlogging with Pentax ist DL2
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
22
lighter than competition in class (565g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Pentax ist DL2
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iPentax ist DL2
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Pentax ist DL2
Alternate name EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2006-01-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 5
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532 grams (1.17 pounds) 565 grams (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 600 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $749 -