- APS-C 372.1mm2
- 16.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 51,200
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon T7i
T7i vs T8i |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | K-500 | T8i |
Alternate Model Number(s): | 850D, Kiss X10i | |
Camera Format: | SLR | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $599.95 | $749.99 |
Street Price: | $596.95 | $749.00 |
Date Available: | 2013-07-15 | TBD |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
30.1 oz
(852 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
18.2 oz
(515 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.8 in. (130 x 97 x 71 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: | Sony | Canon |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.3 | 24.1 |
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 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.7 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.1 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,087 | |
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), 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 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG | C-RAW, JPEG, .CR3 RAW (14-bit) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.0 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p) |
3840x2160 (24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio | 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; 11 elements in 8 groups, 6 bladed diaphragm | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 29 - 88mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | 3.06x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele) | 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: | 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: 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 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 |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.61x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.92x | |
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 | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 51200 | 25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) | Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3EV steps, Expandable to 51200 |
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 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: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, 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: | 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, 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 | Yes |
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 |
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 (.DNG), RAW+JPEG | .CR3 RAW (14-bit) |
Movie File Format: | MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio | 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: | No | 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 Wired or IR | Optional wired, IR wireless, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | Wired remote port | 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): | ||
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): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.0 | |
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): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 710 shots (Lithium AA) | |
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) | |
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. |