Canon EOS
1000D
 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 new Pentax K-x occupies the sweet spot between the entry-level K-m and prosumer K-7 cameras."
photographyblog.com | talking about the K-x's overall-performance

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
Viewfinder size
 Large viewfinder
0.56x
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Canon EOS 1000D

32
Runner-up

Canon EOS 1000D

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 1000D

Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses

differences

Advantages of the Canon 1000D
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available 162 lenses vs 90 lenses
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 80% more lenses available
Weight Lighter 502 g vs 580 g
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 More than 10% lighter
Thickness Thinner 2.6" vs 2.7"
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 Almost the same
Canon EOS 1000D Learn more about
the Canon 1000D

Advantages of the Pentax K-x
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.5 EV vs 10.9 EV
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 1.6 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
Image stabilization Image stabilization Sensor shift vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen size Significantly larger screen 2.7" vs 2.5"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Movie format Shoots movies 720p @ 24fps vs None
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 Shoots HD (720p) video as well as still pictures
Color depth Better color depth 22.8 bits vs 22 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.8 more bits of color
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 811 ISO vs 719 ISO
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 The K-x has a slight edge (0.2 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder 0.56x vs 0.50x
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 More than 20% larger viewfinder
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The K-x's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-C 22.2x14.8mm
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 More than 10% larger sensor
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 4.7 fps vs 3 fps
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 Around 60% faster continuous shooting
True resolution Higher true resolution 12.2 MP vs 10.1 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
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
Size Slightly smaller 123x92x68 mm vs 126x98x65 mm
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 Almost the same
Pentax K-x Learn more about
the Pentax K-x
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS 1000D Canon EOS 1000D
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Pentax K-x Pentax K-x
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performance Which camera has better performance? Cast your vote!

CanonEOS 1000D
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PentaxK-x
Uses Travel score Travel
On holiday or vacation
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Sports score Sports
Fast action, sometimes indoors
3
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Features Color accuracy Color accuracy
White balance in varied lighting
3
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Autofocus peformance Still image focusing
Speed and accuracy
3
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Manual controls Manual settings
How quickly and easily you can change settings
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Build quality Build quality
Is it sturdy, well made, plastic or metal
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similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Size Fairly small Help
1000D:126x98x65 mm
K-x:123x92x68 mm
Thickness Thin Help
1000D:2.6"
K-x:2.7"
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
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Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Screen size Very small screens Help
1000D:2.5"
K-x:2.7"
True resolution Capture low resolution images Help
1000D:10.1 MP
K-x:12.2 MP
Autofocus No video autofocus Help
Manual focus only
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
1000D:1,600 ISO
K-x:6,400 ISO

dxomark

DXOMark

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS 1100D

Canon EOS 1100D

Entry-level DSLR

$484 - $648 body only

$570 - $659 with 18-55mm lens
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the EOS 1100D vs the EOS 1000D
Compare the EOS 1100D vs the K-x
Canon EOS 550D

Canon EOS 550D

Entry-level DSLR

$652 - $888 body only

$778 - $932 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
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the EOS 550D vs the EOS 1000D
Compare the EOS 550D vs the K-x
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $984 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 1000D
Compare the D3100 vs the K-x
Canon EOS 600D

Canon EOS 600D

Entry-level DSLR

$860 - $1,035 body only

$922 - $1,099 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
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the EOS 600D vs the EOS 1000D
Compare the EOS 600D vs the K-x
Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000

Entry-level DSLR

$677 with 18-55mm lens
Screen size Has a much larger screen
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the D3000 vs the EOS 1000D
Compare the D3000 vs the K-x
Canon EOS 450D

Canon EOS 450D

Entry-level DSLR

$803 body only
Screen size Has a much larger screen
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the EOS 450D vs the EOS 1000D
Compare the EOS 450D vs the K-x
Canon EOS 500D

Canon EOS 500D

Entry-level DSLR

$599 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
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the EOS 500D vs the EOS 1000D
Compare the EOS 500D vs the K-x

Canon EOS 1000D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS 400D

Canon EOS 400D

Entry-level DSLR

$559 body only

$150 with 18-55mm lens
Color depth Better color depth
Dynamic range More dynamic range
Live view No live view
Low light performance Slightly more noise at high ISO
Compare the EOS 400D vs the EOS 1000D

Pentax K-x Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax K-r

Pentax K-r

Entry-level DSLR

$649 body only

$540 - $579 with 18-55mm lens
Screen size Much larger screen
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
Low light performance Slightly more noise at high ISO
Compare the K-r vs the K-x
Pentax K-5

Pentax K-5

Entry-level DSLR

$1,008 - $1,500 body only

$1,293 - $1,650 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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Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (10:40 PM, August 03, 2010)
Hi, please see our responses inline in your comment above.

Also, each advantage/disadvantage has a little (i) icon beside them, which has a brief info snippet and a link to learn more. So, for example, if you are not sure where the image quality numbers are coming from, you can read our explanation on image quality scores, including links to DXOMark who does the benchmarking.

Also, see the score page for the 1000D vs the K-x to see which data Snapsort used when it recommends the K-x over the 1000D.
 
Twojastarazapierdala (9:41 PM, August 03, 2010)
LIE - I have a question - how the heck you calculate "image quality" and what does it mean if it there's 20% better quality? As far as I know there's no way to compare two images and say "the one on the left side is 15% better" if you think that you've invented one, then I'm going to send you 100 pictures without EXIF data and I'll have a huge amount of fun!


Edit: Actually its quite true, image quality is calculated by DXO Mark - the industry experts at measuring such and well regarded in the photography world, feel free to contact them and dispute what are regarded as industry standard measures


LIE - 12.5 EV dynamic range? Sorry, but's even more than 12.2 evs of Nikons D700? Who said that? Do you believe everything written in manual? I know Pentax moves 12.5ev to aRGB files like JPG but it does mean just a thing! Check RAWs and real dynamic range not software boosting, lmao!


Edit:Has nothing to do with the manual, these again are independently measured tests by DXO Mark


LIE - 70% more colors - and another question - how can you know? And by the way is there a screen in the world that is able to show all digital photos colors today? The answer is NO. So how's Pentax better while you can't even know how how many colors both cameras have? Do you know what's aRGB, sRGB and ProPhoto (hint: if you'll find a screen able to show off ProPhoto gamma, then you're set up and know how many colors Canon has - but you have to wait a few DECADES I guess?).


Edit:Once again you are incorrect, you may be dissatisfied - so you can kindly consult DXO Mark regarding this fact to learn more about how they conduct their testing, has nothing to do with the display resolution on a monitor has to do with the information captured by the camera, perhaps such depth is unimportant to you but to many it matters, there are many high end output devices where this can make a difference


LIE - 22.8b color depth? Where you did find that, lol? Canon has 48b if you can navigate through menu, ROTFL!
Edit: Once again, its true, using independent tests conducted by DXO Mark.


LIE - larger screen in Pentax is a con, because it has the same screen resolution as in Canon, which means pixels are bigger, image quality is lower and I don't even want to mention color range :)


Edit: bigger screens are better, by your reason a 1/2 inch screen with the same resolution would be just as good, but that's not true, size actually matters in this case just like many prefer a 1080p 60" tv over a 1080p 30" tv - same resolution and bigger pixels. There are no quantitative ratings of the screen image qualities, if you've used both screens and care to comment subjectively that's fine but this is simply a comment on size.


LIE - image stabilization - Pentax's one works for 1EV or less, Canon has much better in-lens stabilization (I mean in KIT - so telling people there's "none" is a lie - because most amateurs do buy cameras with kits, not bodies only, don't they?


Edit:Thats a valid point and a known issue we're working on

LIE - ISO Boost - can't we do the same thing in Canon? "Yes, we can!"


Edit: this is simply the level stated by the manufacturers,if you don't like it that's fine, but you'd be better of explaining why in order to help other users.

LIE - Better maximum light sensitivity - actually much more better image stabilization for Canon's KIT allows users to make better photos in ISO1600 than in 6400 in Pentax (check for yourself if you can't believe me). Anyways- you CAN have higher ISO in Canon (and by the way check what ISO is so you will understand WHY).


Edit: we're quite aware what iso means, you can read our education section to learn all about it, this is on-camera boost, software boost is not rated

LIE - Higher resolution - it's a con in this case. And what is has to do with image resolution?
Edit: We use true resolution as calculated using airy disc limitations of the sensor based on common fstops and the sensor area - this is a very accurate method - and no it is not a disadvantage it is an advantage. Feel free to learn what true resolution means so that you can better understand yourself



Great site, really, you made my day.


Edit: We're so happy to have helped, glad to know we're doing our job


PS.

Do you know anything about cameras and used any of two above or just read pdf manuals found by Google?
Edit: This is a forum for productive conversations you're insults and veiled attacks are not only not welcome but are not productive to the photography community as a whole if you wish to add productive thoughts that's fine - but this is not productive.