Canon T6 vs Pentax K-r
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Canon T6 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
- Revealed March 2016
- Alternate Name is EOS Rebel 1300D
- Succeeded the Canon 1200D
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Launched March 2011
Canon T6 vs Pentax K-r Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon T6 and Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and K-r (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe T6 was unveiled 5 years after the K-r which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the T6 matches up against the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon T6 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS T6 & Pentax K-r. The full galleries are viewable at Canon T6 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Pentax K-r
T6 | K-r | |||
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Launched | March 2016 | March 2011 | Newer by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Canon T6
K-r | T6 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Canon T6 and Pentax K-r
T6 | K-r | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon T6 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon T6 has outer dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Compare the Canon T6 and Pentax K-r in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the T6 compared to the K-r.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T6 and K-r is 68 and 67 respectively.
Canon T6 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T6 and K-r.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon T6 to show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern T6 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon T6 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Canon EOS T6 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS T6 | Pentax K-r |
Also called | EOS Rebel 1300D | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-03-10 | 2011-03-11 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485g (1.07 lb) | 598g (1.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 781 | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | 470 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E10 | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $549 | $1,100 |