Canon T6 vs Pentax KF
Portability
68 Imaging
62 Features
62 Overall
62
68 Imaging
62 Features
62 Overall
62
Portability
63 Imaging
73 Features
81 Overall
76
63 Imaging
73 Features
81 Overall
76
Canon T6 vs Pentax KF Key Specs
Canon T6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
- Announced March 2016
- Alternative Name is EOS Rebel 1300D
- Succeeded the Canon 1200D
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced November 2022
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-70
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Below is a in depth review of the Canon T6 vs Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and KF (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
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Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the T6 scores vs the KF in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Pentax KF
| T6 | KF |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Canon T6
| KF | T6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2022 |  | March 2016 | More recent by 81 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon T6 and Pentax KF
| T6 | KF | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3.00" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon T6 vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon T6 offers exterior 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 KF has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the T6 against the KF.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T6 and KF is 68 and 63 respectively.
Canon T6 vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6 and KF.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax KF to provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older T6 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon T6 Portrait photography advice
Pentax KF Portrait photography advice
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than competition (684g)
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decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 fps)
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
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Canon T6 Travel photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (684g)
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Canon T6 Landscape photography information
Pentax KF Landscape photography information
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
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comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
more heavy than competition (684g)
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Canon T6 vs Pentax KF Specifications
| Canon EOS T6 | Pentax KF | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS T6 | Pentax KF |
| Alternative name | EOS Rebel 1300D | - |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2016-03-10 | 2022-11-09 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
| 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 | 18MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Amount of lenses | 326 | 161 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video 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 | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 485g (1.07 lb) | 684g (1.51 lb) |
| Dimensions | 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 66 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 781 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 shots | 410 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E10 | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $549 | $850 |
