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Predecessor: |
Pentax K2000
K2000 vs K-x
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Canon 5D Mark III
5D Mark III vs 5D Mark IV
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Successor: |
Pentax K-r
K-x vs K-r
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Model Number: |
K-x |
5D Mark IV |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$649.95 |
$3499.00 |
Street Price: |
$701.76 |
$2,249.00 |
Date Available: |
2009-10-15 |
2016-09-01 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
27.9 oz
(791 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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31.4 oz
(890 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.8 x
3.6 x
2.7 in.
(122 x
92 x
69 mm)
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5.9 x
4.6 x
3.0 in.
(151 x
116 x
76 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.4 |
30.4 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.53 microns |
5.36 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.0x |
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 |
91 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.8 |
24.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.5 |
13.6 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
811 |
2,995 |
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) |
6720 x 4480
(30.1 MP,
3:2), 5040 x 3360
(16.9 MP,
3:2), 4464 x 2976
(13.3 MP,
3:2), 3360 x 2240
(7.5 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2), 5952 x 4480
(26.7 MP,
4:3), 4480 x 3360
(15.1 MP,
4:3), 3968 x 2976
(11.8 MP,
4:3), 2976 x 2240
(6.7 MP,
4:3), 1696 x 1280
(2.2 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 6720 x 3776
(25.4 MP,
16:9), 5040 x 2836
(14.3 MP,
16:9), 4464 x 2512
(11.2 MP,
16:9), 3360 x 1888
(6.3 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 720 x 408
(0.3 MP,
Other), 4480 x 4480
(20.1 MP,
1:1), 3360 x 3360
(11.3 MP,
1:1), 2976 x 2976
(8.9 MP,
1:1), 2240 x 2240
(5.0 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), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (16.9MP), S-RAW (7.5MP), Dual-Pixel RAW; 14-bit CR2 |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.3 |
7.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x416 (24)
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4096x2160 (30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
1280x720 (120p/100p)
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Movie File Format: |
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MOV (4K Video: Motion JPEG; Full HD and HD Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
Canon EF |
Lens: |
smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
84mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
SAFOX VIII TTL phase-detect 11 point (9 cross) AF: 11 pt auto, 5 pt auto, AF pt select, center/spot |
Phase Detect: OVF: 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); Up to 5 dual cross-type AF points at f/2.8 and f/5.6, up to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4 and f/5.6, up to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6 and f/8, up to 20 horizontal-line AF points at f/5.6, up to 61 horizontal-line AF points at f/8; Dual Pixel CMOS AF on sensor |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 96% coverage, 0.85x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.57x |
0.71x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.85x |
0.71x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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1,620,000 dots
(540,000 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
32000 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (200-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; expandable to 12800 |
Auto, 100-32000 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Flash, Custom |
Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/6000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
16-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
150K-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (center 6.1% of frame), Spot (center 1.3% of frame) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Auto Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, 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]), Sensitivity Priority |
Custom shooting mode C1, C2, C3; Multiple-exposure; HDR |
Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
On, off, redeye, slow sync, slow sync w redeye, slow sync w trailing curtain, wireless |
n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
11.3 m /
37.1 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Depends on lens |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-2 to +1 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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SD: UHS-I, CF: UDMA7 |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
RAW, M-RAW (16.9MP), S-RAW (7.5MP), Dual-Pixel RAW; 14-bit CR2 |
Movie File Format: |
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MOV (4K Video: Motion JPEG; Full HD and HD Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC) |
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 |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional IR |
Optional Wired or Wireless |
Connections (extended): |
AC adapter available |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Monitor Jack, PC-Sync Terminal |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.39 |
0.37 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.43 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
10 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.37 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.3 |
7.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
25 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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7.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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19 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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7.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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12 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.10 seconds |
0.17 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.057 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.082 seconds |
0.077 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.23 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.082 seconds |
0.057 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View:
Phase-detect Full AF: 0.448s
Contrast-detect Full AF: 2.567s
Prefocused: 0.427s |
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Startup Time: |
0.6 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.3 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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300 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
420 shots (NiMH AA) |
900 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
4 x AA |
Proprietary LP-E6N |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium, Alkaline disposables; NiMH rechargeables |
Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E20 battery grip |
Batteries Included: |
4 x AA Alkaline disposables
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1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
No |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
CD-ROM |
Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista/7, MacOS-X 10.3+ |
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Notes & Features: |
Sensor-shift shake reduction, 720p HD video capture, Live View with face detection. Available in black or white. Limited edition colors of red and navy will become available at select locations to be announced. |
New 30.4-megapixel full-frame sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, DIGIC 6+ processor, 61-point AF system, 7fps burst mode, DCI 4K video, Dual Pixel RAW, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, built-in GPS. |