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Canon T8i vs Pentax KF

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
81
Overall
76

Canon T8i vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Other Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Succeeded the Canon T7i
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Released November 2022
  • Older Model is Pentax K-70
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Canon T8i vs Pentax KF Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon T8i and Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the T8i (24MP) and the KF (24MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T8i was released 3 years prior to the KF and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the T8i scores against the KF in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Pentax KF

 T8i KF 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Canon T8i

 KF T8i 
ReleasedNovember 2022February 2020Fresher by 33 months

Common features in the Canon T8i and Pentax KF

 T8i KF 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon T8i vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon T8i has got external dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Pentax KF has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the T8i versus the KF.

Canon T8i vs Pentax KF size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T8i and KF is 67 and 63 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the T8i and KF.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older T8i will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon T8i vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Pentax KF Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KF as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
83
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i as a Street photography camera
Pentax KF as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
73
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition (684g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography highlights
Pentax KF Sports photography highlights
76
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery life (800 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i as a Travel photography camera
Pentax KF as a Travel photography camera
80
great battery life (800 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
66
weather proof
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (410 shots)
more heavy than competition (684 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T8i
Landscape photography with Pentax KF
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (800 CIPA)
no image stabilization
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery power (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging highlights
Pentax KF Vlogging highlights
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
no image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than competition (684g)
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Canon T8i vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Pentax KF
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iPentax KF
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel T8i Pentax KF
Also called EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-02-12 2022-11-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 161
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.5 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 515 gr (1.14 lbs) 684 gr (1.51 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 800 pictures 410 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $750 $850