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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Pentax K20D
K20D vs K-7 |
Canon SX120 IS
SX120 IS vs SX130 IS |
| Successor: |
Pentax K-5
K-7 vs K-5 |
Canon SX150 IS
SX130 IS vs SX150 IS |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | K-7 | SX130 IS |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1299.95 | $249.99 |
| Street Price: | $149.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-07-15 | 2010-08-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
26.7 oz
(758 g)
includes batteries |
11.1 oz
(314 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.9 in. (130 x 97 x 74 mm) |
4.5 x
2.9 x
1.8 in. (113 x 73 x 46 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.6 | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.07 microns | 1.54 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 61 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.6 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.6 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 536 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4672 x 3104
(14.5 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) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.2 | 1.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
1536x1024 (30) 640x416 (30) |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (video: H.264, audio:PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) | n/a |
| Lens: | n/a | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 336mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 60mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 12.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.4 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/8.0 | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) | Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to 1.5 diopter | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.61x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.92x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 32.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded) | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (Up to 6400 in Low Light scene mode) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/2500 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (spot metering at center), Face Detect AE |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, USER, Movie | Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, Face Self-Timer), Low Light (2MP). Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE Lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | ISO Auto: 1.6-9.8 ft./50cm-3.0m (W), 3.3-6.6 ft./1-2.0m (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (video: H.264, audio:PCM) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control Type: | Wired or IR | |
| Connections (extended): | DC input, wired remote, external stereo mic jack | DC input |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | 2.76 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 13 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.2 | 1.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 20 | Unlimited |
| 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): | 0.09 seconds | 0.77 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.74 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.075 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.15 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.074 seconds | 0.081 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View Phase-Detect Full AF: 1.2 seconds Contrast-Detect Full AF: 2.3 seconds Prefocused: 0.405 second | |
| Startup Time: | 0.6 seconds | 2.7 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.7 seconds | 12.0 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 370 shots (NiMH AA) | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 740 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI90 | 2 x AA |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 2 x Alkaline disposables |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | No |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | CD-ROM S-SW74/75 | Canon software suite |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista, MacOS 10.2 or later | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Sensor-shift image stabilization, new 77-segment metering system, Distortion and Lateral Chromatic Aberrations correction, High Dynamic Range (HDR) image capture mode, HD Movie capture (1280x720, 1536x1024, 640x416 all at 30 frames per second), HDMI output, magnesium alloy body. | Wide-angle 12x optically stabilized zoom, full PASM exposure modes, Smart Auto, Smart Shutter, 720p videos with stereo audio. |
