Canon EOS
1100D
 vs
Pentax
K-x

Pentax K-x

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Winner

Pentax K-x
"Noise is well controlled by the Pentax K-x, starting to appear at ISO 1600 and becoming more easily detectable at the faster settings of ISO 3200 and 6400."
photographyblog.com | talking about the K-x's iso-noise
"The camera has a deep, contoured handgrip on the right-hand side, coated in a rubberized compound to aid grip, that enabled me to use three fingers to hold it and my right forefinger to operate the shutter button."
photographyblog.com | talking about the K-x's feel

Reasons to buy the Pentax K-x

Overall image quality
 Great image quality
72.0
Color depth
 Great color depth
22.8 bits
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
12.5 EV
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Sensor size
 Large sensor
APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
Canon EOS 1100D

40
Runner-up

Canon EOS 1100D

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 1100D

Battery life
 Great battery life
800 shots
Badge
 Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Weight
 Light-weight
459 g

differences

Advantages of the Canon 1100D
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available 162 lenses vs 90 lenses
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 80% more lenses available
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 800 shots vs 420 shots
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 More than 90% more shots per battery charge
Weight Lighter 459 g vs 580 g
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 More than 20% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $488.53 vs $741.18
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 The best price we've seen is $253 cheaper (more than 30% less)
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the Canon 1100D

Advantages of the Pentax K-x
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.5 EV vs 11 EV
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 1.5 f-stops more dynamic range
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 72.0 vs 62.0
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 Around 20% better image quality
Color depth Better color depth 22.8 bits vs 21.9 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.9 more bits of color
Image stabilization Image stabilization Sensor shift vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Cross type focus points Many more cross-type focus points 9 vs 1
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 Grab focus in difficult situations
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-C 22.2x14.7mm
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 More than 10% larger sensor
Sensor cleaning Has a self cleaning sensor Yes vs No
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 Removes dust from the sensor automatically, avoiding spots in photos
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 811 ISO vs 755 ISO
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 The K-x has a slight edge (0.1 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Size Significantly smaller 123x92x68 mm vs 130x100x78 mm
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 More than 20% smaller
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 4.7 fps vs 3 fps
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 Around 60% faster continuous shooting
Viewfinder size Slightly larger viewfinder 0.56x vs 0.54x
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 Around 10% larger viewfinder
Focus points More focus points 11 vs 9
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Thickness Significantly thinner 2.7" vs 3.1"
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 More than 10% thinner
Viewfinder coverage Better viewfinder coverage 96% vs 95%
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 Almost the same
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/6000s vs 1/4000s
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 More than 30% faster max shutter speed
Pentax K-x Learn more about
the Pentax K-x
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Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS 1100D Canon EOS 1100D
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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Pentax K-x.

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by rosna0316 last week
Canon 1100D vs Canon 600D

I am just a beginner. Would like to get something simple with the main features. 

3 people recommend the Canon 1100D:

" 6 months back when i was a beginner i took this camera with a 55-250mm IS II lens and this DSLR ..."

" For begginers I recomend canon 1100D, there are explanations, what the settings means in camera...."

" if not, the 550D  which is almost the same with 600D but cheaper!"
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by Joan-Scully last month
Canon 1100D vs Canon 600D

Novice with SLR, looking to buy a Canon as hoping to share lenses with my daughter who9 has a Ca...
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by Mariana-Arboleda 6 days ago
Canon 1100D vs Panasonic DMC-FZ45

I just started art college and I am looking for a camera that will be useful in my projects and ...

8 people recommend the Canon 1100D:

" 100 % Canon 1100D why: - Much better image quality (panasonic fz45 has little sensor like pocke..."

" Definitely DSLR, you will loose some zoom but you get total control of what you are shooting and..."

" there's no doubt about this! you should start with the DSLR! you've got total control over your ..."
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by Sherwin-Credo last month
Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3100

Begginer. i want to get a dslr to replace my point and shoot cam.

2 people recommend the Nikon D3100:

" nikon goes well with colors...trust me........the only thing i see that a drawback is the absenc..."

"You have stumbled upon the first big choice in your photography journey, Nikon or Canon (although ..."
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by Roger-Chan last month
Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3100

I'm stuck between the two. I'm a beginner and have NEVER used a DSLR before. I know the Nikon is p...

2 people recommend the Nikon D3100:

" The Nikon has better image quality at high ISO. You won't go wrong with either camera... but pe..."

"I used to work on a newspaper where 4 out of 5 professional photographers used the nikon. These Ni..."

similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
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External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
True resolution Capture low resolution images Help
12.2 MP
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Autofocus No video autofocus Help
Manual focus only
Screen size Very small screens Help
2.7"
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
6,400 ISO
Weather sealed Neither is weather sealed Help
Need to shelter it from weather
Movie format HD (720p) video Help
1100D:720p @ 30fps
K-x:720p @ 24fps

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D3100 vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the D3100 vs the K-x
Canon EOS 550D

Canon EOS 550D

Entry-level DSLR

$691 - $916 body only

$731 - $874 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a much larger screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the EOS 550D vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the EOS 550D vs the K-x
Canon EOS 600D

Canon EOS 600D

Entry-level DSLR

$863 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a much larger screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the EOS 600D vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the EOS 600D vs the K-x
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D5100 vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the D5100 vs the K-x
Canon EOS 500D

Canon EOS 500D

Entry-level DSLR

$539 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a much larger screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the EOS 500D vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the EOS 500D vs the K-x
Canon EOS 1000D

Canon EOS 1000D

Entry-level DSLR

$562 with 18-55mm lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Compare the EOS 1000D vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the EOS 1000D vs the K-x
Canon EOS 450D

Canon EOS 450D

Entry-level DSLR

$1,110 body only
Screen size Has a much larger screen
Thickness Is thinner
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the EOS 450D vs the EOS 1100D
Compare the EOS 450D vs the K-x

Canon EOS 1100D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000

Entry-level DSLR

$487 with 18-55mm lens
Screen size Much larger screen
Color depth Better color depth
Low light performance More noise at high ISO
Live view No live view
Compare the D3000 vs the EOS 1100D

Pentax K-x Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax K-5

Pentax K-5

Entry-level DSLR

$1,129 body only

$1,283 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality
Supports 24p No 24p support
Size Larger
Compare the K-5 vs the K-x

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