Canon EOS
450D
 vs
Pentax
K-x

Pentax K-x

70
Winner

Pentax K-x
"Image stabilisation via the camera body is a great feature that works very well when hand-holding the camera in low-light conditions."
photographyblog.com | talking about the K-x's image-stabilization
"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 450D

41
Runner-up

Canon EOS 450D

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 450D

Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Shutter lag
 Barely any delay taking photos
160 ms shutter lag
Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Thickness
 Thin
2.4"

differences

Advantages of the Canon 450D
Screen size Much larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available 162 lenses vs 90 lenses
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 80% more lenses available
Startup delay Less startup delay 400 ms vs 600 ms
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 More than 30% less delay when turning on
Battery life Longer battery life 500 shots vs 420 shots
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 Around 20% more shots per battery charge
Thickness Thinner 2.4" vs 2.7"
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 Around 10% thinner
Weight Lighter 524 g vs 580 g
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 Around 10% lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $581.66 vs $674.92
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 The best price we've seen is $93 cheaper (more than 10% less)
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the Canon 450D

Advantages of the Pentax K-x
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.5 EV vs 10.8 EV
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 1.7 f-stops more dynamic range
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 72.0 vs 61.0
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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
Movie format Shoots movies 720p @ 24fps vs None
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 Shoots HD (720p) video as well as still pictures
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 811 ISO vs 692 ISO
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 The K-x has a slight edge (0.2 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Cross type focus points Many more cross-type focus points 9 vs 1
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 Grab focus in difficult situations
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 22.2x14.8mm
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 More than 10% larger sensor
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 800 ISO
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 The K-x's maximum light sensitivity is 3 f-stops better
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 97 ms vs 160 ms
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 Around 40% less delay when taking photos
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 4.7 fps vs 3.5 fps
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 More than 30% faster continuous shooting
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The K-x's boost ISO is 3 f-stops better
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
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 129x98x62 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 450D Canon EOS 450D
41 vs 70
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Pentax K-x Pentax K-x
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Pentax K-x.

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Canon 450D vs Canon 550D

a beginner.likes taking phtos of nature & people

One person recommends the Canon 550D:

" Hands down the Canon 550D, the 450D is a much older camera."

similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Shutter lag Minimal shutter lag Help
450D:160 ms
K-x:97 ms
Size Very small Help
450D:129x98x62 mm
K-x:123x92x68 mm
Thickness Very thin Help
450D:2.4"
K-x:2.7"
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
1
True resolution Capture low resolution images Help
12.2 MP
Autofocus No video autofocus Help
Manual focus only
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
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
450D:800 ISO
K-x:6,400 ISO
Weather sealed Neither is weather sealed Help
Need to shelter it from weather
Movie format One shoots movies Help
450D:None
K-x:720p @ 24fps

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS 1100D

Canon EOS 1100D

Entry-level DSLR

$489 - $546 body only

$546 - $643 with 18-55mm lens
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Weight Is slightly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the EOS 1100D vs the EOS 450D
Compare the EOS 1100D vs the K-x
Canon EOS 550D

Canon EOS 550D

Entry-level DSLR

$704 - $916 body only

$731 - $874 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Shutter lag Has much more shutter lag
Compare the EOS 550D vs the EOS 450D
Compare the EOS 550D vs the K-x
Canon EOS 600D

Canon EOS 600D

Entry-level DSLR

$835 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the EOS 600D vs the EOS 450D
Compare the EOS 600D vs the K-x
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 450D
Compare the D3100 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 resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Shutter lag Has slightly more shutter lag
Compare the EOS 500D vs the EOS 450D
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
Autofocus Users slower contrast detection autofocus
Compare the EOS 1000D vs the EOS 450D
Compare the EOS 1000D vs the K-x
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$848 - $1,304 body only

$1,177 - $1,342 with 18-135mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS 450D
Compare the EOS 60D vs the K-x

Canon EOS 450D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS 450D.

Pentax K-x Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax K-r

Pentax K-r

Entry-level DSLR

$631 - $649 with 18-55mm lens
Screen size Much larger screen
Screen resolution Much 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

$888 - $1,129 body only

$1,033 - $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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