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Predecessor: |
Pentax K-5
K-5 vs K-5 II
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Canon T5i
T5i vs T6i
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Successor: |
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Canon T7i
T6i vs T7i
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Model Number: |
K-5 II |
T6i |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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750D |
Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$1449.95 |
$899.99 |
Street Price: |
$699.00 |
$699.00 |
Date Available: |
2012-10-15 |
2015-04-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
42.3 oz
(1,200 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
27.4 oz
(776 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.2 x
3.8 x
2.9 in.
(131 x
97 x
73 mm)
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5.2 x
4.0 x
3.1 in.
(132 x
101 x
78 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.3 |
24.2 |
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: |
4.81 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: |
82 |
71 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.8 |
22.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
14.1 |
12.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,235 |
919 |
Image Resolution: |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 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), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 720 x 480
(0.3 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), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 720 x 408
(0.3 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), 1696 x 1280
(2.2 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 4000
(16.0 MP,
1:1), 2656 x 2656
(7.1 MP,
1:1), 1984 x 1984
(3.9 MP,
1:1), 1280 x 1280
(1.6 MP,
1:1), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.7 |
4.8 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (25p)
1280x720 (30p/25p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with stereo linear PCM audio in MOV container |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: |
smc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC DA WR |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
203mm
|
29 -
88mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
135mm
|
18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
7.50x |
3.06x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/40 (tele) |
f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
62.0mm |
58.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
TTL phase-difference: new SAFOX X AF sensor, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center) with light wavelength sensor; Auto 11 Point, Auto 5 Point, User-Selectable, Center |
OVF: Phase-detect using 19-point all cross-type AF sensor; Live View uses Hybrid CMOS AF III hybrid phase-detect/contrast-detect AF on image sensor |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.92x mag., 21.7mm eyepoint, -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 |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.61x |
0.51x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.92x |
0.82x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,000 dots
(307,000 px)
|
1,040,000 dots
(345,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
32.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200 |
Auto(100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, fluorescent (D, N, W, L), tungsten, flash, CTE, manual (up to 3 settings), Kelvin temperature (up to 3 settings) |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
7,560 pixel RGB+IR sensor divided into 63 segments; Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (6%), Spot (3.5%) |
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; Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Color, Soft, Starburst, Fisheye, Custom |
Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie), No Flash, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, SCN (Kids, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control mode) |
Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
10, 2, Remote, 10s Continuous (2-10) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
No |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
P-TTL, Red-eye reduction, Slow-speed sync, Rear Curtain Sync. High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync also available with PENTAX dedicated external flash. |
E-TTL II Auto, Manual; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
13.0 m /
42.7 ft.
|
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Depends on lens |
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
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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UHS-I compliant |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
.CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with stereo linear PCM audio in MOV container |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
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,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired or IR |
Optional wired, IR wireless or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Mini (Type C) HMDI, DC input, wired remote, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack |
Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.38 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.39 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.39 |
<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
6.7 |
4.8 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
28 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.7 |
4.8 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
22 |
6 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
6.7 |
4.9 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
22 |
6 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.23 seconds |
0.09 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
1.25 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.403 seconds |
0.114 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.204 seconds |
0.097 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.25 seconds |
0.35 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.091 seconds |
0.073 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
OVF:
Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.242s
Live View:
Full AF lag, phase-detect = 1.269s
Full AF lag, contrast-detect = 1.250s
Prefocused = 0.403s |
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Startup Time: |
0.6 seconds |
0.9 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.1 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.1 seconds |
3.3 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
|
180 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
740 shots |
440 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
|
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip |
Proprietary LP-E17 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary D-LI90 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 |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
Software CD-ROM S-SW132 |
EOS Digital Solutions Disc |
OS Compatibility: |
|
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Notes & Features: |
Essentially a K-5 with improved LCD, and updated SAFOX X AF sensor for better low-light autofocus performance. |
New 24.2MP APS-C CMOS image sensor, DIGIC 6 processor, 19-point all cross-type AF for OVF, Hybrid CMOS III AF for Live View, built-in Wi-Fi with active NFC. |