Pentax K-r vs Canon T8i Specifications

APS-C 369.7mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Pentax K-r
Canon EOS Rebel T8i (EOS 850D)

Links
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Pentax K-x K-x vs K-r	Canon T7i T7i vs T8i
Successor:
General
Model Number:	K-r	T8i
Alternate Model Number(s):		850D, Kiss X10i
Camera Format:	SLR	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$849.95	$749.99
Street Price:		$749.00
Date Available:	2010-10-15	TBD
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	30.1 oz (852 g) includes batteries, kit lens	18.2 oz (515 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.9 x 3.8 x 2.7 in. (125 x 97 x 68 mm)	5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0 in. (131 x 103 x 76 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Canon
Effective Megapixels:	12.4	24.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	332.27mm² (22.30mm x 14.90mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.53 microns	3.72 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.6x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	72
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	750
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	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)	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2976 x 1680 (5.0 MP, Other), 2400 x 1344 (3.2 MP, Other), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3552 x 2664 (9.5 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1992 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2656 x 2656 (7.1 MP, 1:1), 1984 x 1984 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)	C-RAW, JPEG, .CR3 RAW (14-bit)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.6	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (25) 640x480 (25)	3840x2160 (24p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with AAC stereo audio in MP4 container
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:	No	Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)	Canon EF/EF-S
Lens:	smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 84mm	29 - 88mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)	f/4 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	58.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	SAFOX IX TTL phase-detect 11-point (9 cross) AF: 11 pt auto, 5 pt auto, AF pt select, center/spot	OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45-points, up to 45 cross-type (f/5.6), 1 dual-cross (f/2.8 and f/5.6), 27 support f/8 (9 cross-type); Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~96% coverage, ~0.85x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter	SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.82x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.57x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.85x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,000 dots	1,040,000 dots (345,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	Yes
Selfie Screen:	No	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	200	100
ISO Settings:	Auto: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expandable to 100-25600; Manual: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expandable to 100-25600	Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3EV steps, Expandable to 51200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Flash, CTE, Manual	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom WB, Color Temperature K (Manually adjustable between 2000 - 10000K)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/6000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	16-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot	220,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor; 216-zone (18 x 12) metering optical viewfinder; Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (center, approx. 6.5% of viewfinder), Spot (center, approx. 2.0% of viewfinder)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	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], Night Scene HDR [JPG]), Sensitivity Priority	Scene Intelligent Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Special Scene (Group Photo, Kids, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye, Water Painting, Toy Camera, Miniature, HDR Art (Standard/Vivid/Bold/Embossed)
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	10, 2, Remote, 10s Continuous (2-10) seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	On, off, redeye, slow sync, slow sync w redeye, slow sync w trailing curtain, wireless	E-TTL II Auto, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens	Guide Number is 12m/39.4 ft at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)	.CR3 RAW (14-bit)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with AAC stereo audio in MP4 container
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional IR	Optional wired, IR wireless, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	IrSimple infrared data transfer	Mini (Type-C) HDMI, USB Micro-B (USB 2.0), External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.31
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.31
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	17
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):	5.6
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	30
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):	0.11 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.098 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.15 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.097 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF: Full AF lag, Auto-Area: 0.118s Live View: Contrast-Detect AF: 1.049s Phased-Detect AF: 1.197s Prefocused: 0.335s
Startup Time:	0.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	470 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI109	Proprietary LP-E17
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable or 4 AAs with D-BH109	Lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:	Software CD-ROM S-SW110
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7, MacOS-X 10.3+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Sensor-shift shake reduction, new 11-point SAFOX IX AF system with viewfinder focus indicators, 3-inch hi-res LCD, 6fps burst mode, 720p movies, dual power source (lithium-ion battery pack or 4 AAs with optional D-BH109 battery holder), improved in-camera HDR image capture including a Night Scene HDR mode. Available in Traditional Black, Classic White and Red.