Canon 10D vs Pentax K-x Specifications

APS-C 342.8mm²
6.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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APS-C 369.7mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-x Review.
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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS 10D
Pentax K-x

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon D60 D60 vs 10D	Pentax K2000 K2000 vs K-x
Successor:		Pentax K-r K-x vs K-r
General
Model Number:	10D	K-x
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$1999.00	$649.95
Street Price:		$701.76
Date Available:	2003-02-27	2009-10-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	27.9 oz (790 g)	27.9 oz (791 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.9 x 4.2 x 3.0 in. (150 x 108 x 75 mm)	4.8 x 3.6 x 2.7 in. (122 x 92 x 69 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:		CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon CMOS
Effective Megapixels:	6.3	12.4
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	342.77mm² (22.70mm x 15.10mm)	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	7.39 microns	5.53 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	57	72
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.1	22.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.9	12.5
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	571	811
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1536 x 1024 (1.6 MP, 3:2)	4288 x 2848 (12.2 MP, Other), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG, CCD-RAW	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	2.9	4.3
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:		1280x720 (24) 640x416 (24)
Movie File Format:	None
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	No
HD Video Out:		No
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)
Lens:	n/a	smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		27 - 84mm
Focal Length (actual):		18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:		3.00x
Aperture Range:	Varies with lens used	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	52.0mm
Thread Type:	Varies with lens used	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	7-point phase detection, 1 center cross-type	SAFOX VIII TTL phase-detect 11 point (9 cross) AF: 11 pt auto, 5 pt auto, AF pt select, center/spot
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD (playback only)	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type, eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.88x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1 diopter adjustment	SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 96% coverage, 0.85x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.55x	0.57x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.88x	0.85x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	1.8	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	118,000 dots	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	100	200
ISO Settings:	Auto (100 - 400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto (200-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; expandable to 12800
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Flourescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/6000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	35-point evaluative, 9% partial, center-weighted	16-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	No	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait	Auto Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [JPG], Night Snap [JPG]), Sensitivity Priority
Self Timer:	10 seconds seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Red-Eye Reduction	On, off, redeye, slow sync, slow sync w redeye, slow sync w trailing curtain, wireless
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	11.3 m / 37.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:	13 meters at ISO 100	Depends on lens
Max Flash Sync:	1/200	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:		-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2	SD / SDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:	FAT 16/32, Microdrive
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	CCD-RAW	12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Movie File Format:	None
Included Memory:		No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 1.1	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:		Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional IR
Connections (extended):	DC In	AC adapter available

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.42	0.39
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.42	0.43
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	8	10
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?		No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	2.9	4.3
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	9	25
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.15 seconds	0.10 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.15 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.146 seconds	0.082 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.23 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.104 seconds	0.082 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):		Live View: Phase-detect Full AF: 0.448s Contrast-detect Full AF: 2.567s Prefocused: 0.427s
Startup Time:	2.3 seconds	0.6 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds	0.2 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		3.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	500 shots	420 shots (NiMH AA)
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP-511 / BP-512	4 x AA
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium, Alkaline disposables; NiMH rechargeables
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BP-511 Lithium Ion rechargeable	4 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:		CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, MacOS	Windows XP/Vista/7, MacOS-X 10.3+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:		Sensor-shift shake reduction, 720p HD video capture, Live View with face detection. Available in black or white. Limited edition colors of red and navy will become available at select locations to be announced.