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Predecessor: |
Pentax K2000
K2000 vs K-x
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Successor: |
Pentax K-r
K-x vs K-r
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Canon 6D Mark II
6D vs 6D Mark II
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Model Number: |
K-x |
6D |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$649.95 |
$2399.00 |
Street Price: |
$701.76 |
$1,699.00 |
Date Available: |
2009-10-15 |
2012-12-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
27.9 oz
(791 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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51.1 oz
(1,448 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.8 x
3.6 x
2.7 in.
(122 x
92 x
69 mm)
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5.7 x
4.4 x
2.8 in.
(145 x
111 x
71 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 |
20.2 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.53 microns |
6.54 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 |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
72 |
82 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.8 |
23.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.5 |
12.1 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
811 |
2,340 |
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) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 2736 x 1824
(5.0 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), .CR2 14-bit RAW, mRAW, sRAW; RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.3 |
4.4 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x416 (24)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
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.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, ALL-I and IPB modes, Linear PCM audio) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
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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 |
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM; 18 elements in 13 groups, including 3 aspherical and 1 S-UD element |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
84mm
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24 -
105mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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24 -
105mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
4.38x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
f/4 - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
77.0mm |
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: |
SAFOX VIII TTL phase-detect 11 point (9 cross) AF: 11 pt auto, 5 pt auto, AF pt select, center/spot |
Phase-detection: 11 points, 1 center cross-type point with -3 to +18 EV sensitivity rating |
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, 97% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, interchangeable focusing screen (Eg-A provided) |
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 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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1,044,000 dots
(348,000 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (200-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; expandable to 12800 |
Auto, 100-25600 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, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/6000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 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 |
63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%) |
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 |
Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control; Multiple Exposure (up to 9 images) |
Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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No |
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 |
E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual, FE Lock |
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 |
1/180 |
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 |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
.CR2 14-bit RAW, mRAW, sRAW; RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, ALL-I and IPB modes, Linear PCM audio) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
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 IR |
Optional Wired, IR Wireless or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
AC adapter available |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.39 |
0.52 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.43 |
0.52 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
10 |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.52 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.3 |
4.4 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
25 |
1250 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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4.4 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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17 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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4.4 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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7 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.10 seconds |
0.29 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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0.67 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.066 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.082 seconds |
0.074 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.23 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.082 seconds |
0.059 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View:
Phase-detect Full AF: 0.448s
Contrast-detect Full AF: 2.567s
Prefocused: 0.427s |
OVF mode:
Full AF lag, Wide-area mode = 0.206s
Live View mode:
Full AF phase-detect = 1.679s
Full AF contrast-detect = 0.670s
Prefoced = 0.066s |
Startup Time: |
0.6 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.2 seconds |
0.3 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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220 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
420 shots (NiMH AA) |
1090 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
4 x AA |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium, Alkaline disposables; NiMH rechargeables |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
4 x AA Alkaline disposables
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1 x Proprietary 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. |
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