Canon Rebel
T1i
 vs
Pentax
K-x

Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Canon Rebel T3 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 Rebel T1i

54
Runner-up

Canon Rebel T1i
"Construction is good with no creaks or rattles."
dpreview.com | talking about the T1i's build-quality
"The menu design is very intuitive and for everybody stepping up from a digital compact camera the Quick Control Screen will be a welcome alternative to changing settings via the hard buttons."
dpreview.com | talking about the T1i's button-layout

Reasons to buy the Canon Rebel T1i

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 20fps
Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
920k dots
Shutter lag
 Barely any delay taking photos
159 ms shutter lag
Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses

differences

Advantages of the Canon T1i
Screen size Much larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
Help
 More than 10% larger screen
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 920k dots vs 230k dots
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 4x higher resolution screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 20fps vs 720p @ 24fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video but at a lower frame rate
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available 162 lenses vs 90 lenses
Help
 80% more lenses available
True resolution Higher true resolution 15.1 MP vs 12.2 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Startup delay Less startup delay 300 ms vs 600 ms
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 2x less delay when turning on
Thickness Thinner 2.4" vs 2.7"
Help
 Around 10% thinner
Weight Lighter 520 g vs 580 g
Help
 More than 10% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $475.00 vs $674.92
Help
 The best price we've seen is $200 cheaper (around 30% less)
Canon EOS Rebel T1i Learn more about
the Canon T1i

Advantages of the Pentax K-x
Color depth Better color depth 22.8 bits vs 21.7 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.1 more bits of color
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 72.0 vs 63.0
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 More than 10% better image quality
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.5 EV vs 11.5 EV
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 1 f-stop more dynamic range
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 811 ISO vs 663 ISO
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 The K-x has a slight edge (0.3 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
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
Help
 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
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 More than 10% larger sensor
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 97 ms vs 159 ms
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 Around 40% less delay when taking photos
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The K-x's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 4.7 fps vs 3.4 fps
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 Around 40% 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
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
Help
 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 Rebel T1i Canon Rebel T1i
54 vs 70
Explain scores
Pentax K-x Pentax K-x
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Pentax K-x.

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similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Shutter lag Minimal shutter lag Help
T1i:159 ms
K-x:97 ms
Size Very small Help
T1i:129x98x62 mm
K-x:123x92x68 mm
Thickness Very thin Help
T1i:2.4"
K-x:2.7"
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
1
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
Autofocus No video autofocus Help
Manual focus only
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Battery life Few shots per battery charge Help
T1i:400 shots
K-x:420 shots
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
T1i:3,200 ISO
K-x:6,400 ISO
Weather sealed Neither is weather sealed Help
Need to shelter it from weather

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$544 - $949 body only

$649 - $867 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Shutter lag Has much more shutter lag
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the Rebel T1i
Compare the Rebel T2i 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 continuous focus Can focus continuously while recording movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D3100 vs the Rebel T1i
Compare the D3100 vs the K-x
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$333 body only

$489 - $500 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 Rebel T3 vs the Rebel T1i
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the K-x
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Rebel T1i
Compare the Rebel T3i 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 Rebel T1i
Compare the D5100 vs the K-x
Pentax K-r

Pentax K-r

Entry-level DSLR

$631 - $649 with 18-55mm lens
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the K-r vs the Rebel T1i
Compare the K-r 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
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the EOS 60D vs the Rebel T1i
Compare the EOS 60D vs the K-x

Canon EOS Rebel T1i Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Entry-level DSLR

$468 body only

$600 with 18-55mm lens
Color depth Better color depth
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO
Movie format Does not take movies
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XSi vs the Rebel T1i

Pentax K-x Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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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discussion

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Avatar for JamesW JamesW (10:33 PM, January 24, 2011)
Why does a camera's "popularity" reflect its score, but price does not? This doesn't make any sense. You might as well rate the Pentax higher because red is a "better" color - that makes about as much sense.