Canon 500D vs Pentax K-r

differences

Advantages of the Canon 500D

Higher resolution movies

1080p @ 20fps

720p @ 25fps

Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video but at a lower frame rate

Significantly more lenses available

162 lenses

90 lenses

80% more lenses available

Higher true resolution

15.1 MP

12.2 MP

Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos

Thinner

2.4"

2.7"

Around 10% thinner

Smaller

129x98x62 mm

125x97x68 mm

Almost the same

Lighter

520 g

598 g

More than 10% lighter

Slightly cheaper

$539.00

$644.79

The best price we've seen is $106 cheaper (around 20% less)

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the Canon 500D

Advantages of the Pentax K-r

Better color depth

22.9 bits

21.7 bits

Distinguishes 1.2 more bits of color

Significantly better image quality

72.0

63.0

More than 10% better image quality

More dynamic range

12.4 EV

11.5 EV

0.9 f-stops more dynamic range

Image stabilization

Sensor shift

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Many more cross-type focus points

Grab focus in difficult situations

Lower noise at high ISO

755 ISO

663 ISO

The K-r has a slight edge (0.2 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance

Better maximum light sensitivity

12,800 ISO

3,200 ISO

The K-r's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better

Has in-camera HDR

Yes

Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range

Significantly larger sensor

APS-C 23.6x15.8mm

APS-C 22.3x14.9mm

More than 10% larger sensor

Shoots faster

6 fps

3.4 fps

Around 80% faster continuous shooting

Less shutter lag

105 ms

159 ms

More than 30% less delay when taking photos

Better boost ISO

25,600 ISO

12,800 ISO

The K-r's boost ISO is 1 f-stop better

Slightly larger viewfinder

0.56x

0.54x

Around 10% larger viewfinder

More focus points

Set focus accurately within the frame

Longer battery life

470 shots

400 shots

Around 20% more shots per battery charge

Better viewfinder coverage

96%

95%

Almost the same

Significantly faster max shutter speed

1/6000s

1/4000s

More than 30% faster max shutter speed

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the Pentax K-r

recommendations

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

Canon EOS 500D

54	vs	75
Explain scores

Pentax K-r

Snapsort recommends the Pentax K-r.

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Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Minimal shutter lag

500D:	159 ms
K-r:	105 ms

	Minimal startup delay
	300 ms startup delay

	High resolution screens
	920k dots

Very small

500D:	129x98x62 mm
K-r:	125x97x68 mm

Very thin

500D:	2.4"
K-r:	2.7"

	Fewer storage slots
	1

	Neither has an external mic jack
	Limited to the in-camera mic

	No flip-out screens
	Less flexible

	No support for 24p
	Missing that film look

	No video autofocus
	Manual focus only

	Neither camera stitches together panoramas
	You could stitch photos in post

	Neither camera can take 3D photos
	No 3d support

Few shots per battery charge

500D:	400 shots
K-r:	470 shots

	Neither is weather sealed
	Need to shelter it from weather

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competitors

Canon EOS 550D

Entry-level DSLR

$691 - $916 body only

$731 - $874 with 18-55mm lens

Takes slightly higher resolution photos

Records movies in 24p

Has a slower max shutter speed

Has much more shutter lag

Compare the EOS 550D vs the EOS 500D

Compare the EOS 550D vs the K-r

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens

Is slightly less noisy at high ISO

Records movies in 24p

Has a slower max shutter speed

Is thicker

Compare the D3100 vs the EOS 500D

Compare the D3100 vs the K-r

Entry-level DSLR

$1,110 body only

Better color depth

Slightly lower noise at high ISO

Does not take movies

Much lower resolution screen

Compare the EOS 450D vs the EOS 500D

Pentax K-x

Entry-level DSLR

$675 with 18-55mm lens

Supports 24p

Slightly lower noise at high ISO

Much smaller screen

Much lower resolution screen

Compare the K-x vs the K-r

Pentax K-5

Entry-level DSLR

$890 - $1,129 body only

$1,033 - $1,283 with 18-55mm lens

Much lower noise at high ISO

Significantly better image quality

More startup delay

Larger

Compare the K-5 vs the K-r

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Canon EOS500D vs PentaxK-r

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Canon EOS 550D

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Canon EOS 600D

Canon EOS 1100D

Nikon D5100

Canon EOS 60D

Nikon D90

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