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Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DS2

Portability
67
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Pentax ist DS2 front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DS2 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
  • Released February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Older Model is Canon T6i
  • Replacement is Canon T8i
Pentax ist DS2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released August 2005
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Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DS2, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7i was revealed 11 years later than the ist DS2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the T7i matches up vs the ist DS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Pentax ist DS2

 T7i ist DS2 
ReleasedFebruary 2017August 2005More recent by 140 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kCrisper screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Canon T7i

 ist DS2 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Pentax ist DS2

 T7i ist DS2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i has got outside 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 ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the T7i versus the ist DS2.

Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DS2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and ist DS2 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and ist DS2.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon T7i to provide more detail because of its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent T7i provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DS2 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax ist DS2 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography factors
Pentax ist DS2 Street photography factors
73
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (605g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography advice
Pentax ist DS2 Sports photography advice
67
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i as a Travel photography camera
Pentax ist DS2 as a Travel photography camera
80
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
52
lighter than average in class (605g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography advice
Pentax ist DS2 Landscape photography advice
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging advice
Pentax ist DS2 Vlogging advice
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
lack of image stabilization
22
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
no external microphone support
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Canon T7i vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Pentax ist DS2
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iPentax ist DS2
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Pentax ist DS2
Also called as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-02-15 2005-08-22
Physical type 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 24 megapixels 6 megapixels
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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532g (1.17 pounds) 605g (1.33 pounds)
Physical 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 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 shots -
Battery style 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
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $749 -