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| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: |
Canon 77D
T6s vs 77D |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | K-500 | T6s |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | 760D | |
| Camera Format: | SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $599.95 | $1199.00 |
| Street Price: | $596.95 | $619.00 |
| Date Available: | 2013-07-15 | 2015-06-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
30.1 oz
(852 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
36.9 oz
(1,047 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.8 in. (130 x 97 x 71 mm) |
5.2 x
4.0 x
3.1 in. (132 x 101 x 78 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.3 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 372.09mm2 (23.70mm x 15.70mm) | 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: | 79 | 70 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.7 | 22.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.1 | 12.0 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,087 | 915 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 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 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG | JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.0 | 4.8 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio | 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 | |
| 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; 11 elements in 8 groups, 6 bladed diaphragm | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 29 - 216mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 18 - 135mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | 7.05x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele) | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/36 (tele) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
39 cm to Infinity 15.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 67.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 3-10x available during movie recording only |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Phase Detect:: SAFOX IXi+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens; Live View: Contrast detection AF (face detection, tracking, select, spot) | 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 | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, 21.7mm eyepoint (from view window), Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen (interchangeable) | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.82x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.61x | 0.51x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.92x | 0.82x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 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 | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 51200 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) | 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, 3 Manual and 3 Kelvin temperature presets | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/6000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| 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, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR*, Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum, *JPEG only); Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color; Dynamic range adjustment (Highlight, Shadow); HDR: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2, HDR 3 | 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 |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | P-TTL: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync | E-TTL II Auto, Manual; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| 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 |
| 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: | UHS-I compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG | .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio | 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: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | 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): | Wired remote port | Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.0 | 4.8 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 30 | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.8 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.8 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.09 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.074 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.105 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.36 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.074 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.9 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.2 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 180 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 710 shots (Lithium AA) | 440 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | 4 x AA or proprietary D--LI109 Lithion-ion | Proprietary LP-E17 |
| Usable Battery Types: | AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium) or optional D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Batteries Included: | 4 x AA Lithium disposables | 1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software CDROM (SILKYPIX Developer Studio for PENTAX included) | EOS Digital Solutions Disc |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Entry-level model: Similar to K-50 in IQ and performance, but not weather sealed, comes with 4 Energizer lithium AAs, and only available in black. | 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, top panel LCD, second command dial, HDR movies, Live View burst shooting and more! |
