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Predecessor: |
Pentax K2000
K2000 vs K-x
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Canon 7D
7D vs 7D Mark II
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Successor: |
Pentax K-r
K-x vs K-r
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Model Number: |
K-x |
7D Mark II |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$649.95 |
$2149.00 |
Street Price: |
$701.76 |
$1,596.98 |
Date Available: |
2009-10-15 |
2014-11-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
27.9 oz
(791 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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49.0 oz
(1,388 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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5.9 x
4.4 x
3.1 in.
(149 x
112 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: |
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Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.4 |
20.2 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
337.5mm2 (22.50mm x 15.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.53 microns |
4.11 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: |
72 |
70 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.8 |
22.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.5 |
11.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
811 |
1,082 |
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), 3468 x 2432
(8.4 MP,
Other), 2736 x 1824
(5.0 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2), 5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 4104 x 2736
(11.2 MP,
3:2), 2736 x 1824
(5.0 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.3 |
9.5 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x416 (24)
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1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
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MP4/MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo AAC/Linear PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
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/EF-S |
Lens: |
smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
84mm
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29 -
216mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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18 -
135mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
7.50x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/36 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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39 cm to Infinity
15.4 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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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: |
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 |
OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 65-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8; Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF |
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; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 96% coverage, 0.85x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, interchangeable focusing screens |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.57x |
0.63x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.85x |
1.00x |
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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1,040,000 dots
(346,600 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 |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
16000 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (200-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; expandable to 12800 |
Auto, 100 - 16000 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to 25600 and 51200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Flash, Custom |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy/Twilight/Sunset, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, 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, Spot |
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 |
Three custom settings (C1-C3) |
Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
On, off, redeye, slow sync, slow sync w redeye, slow sync w trailing curtain, wireless |
E-TTL II, Manual; wireless slave flash supported via built-in flash |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
11.3 m /
37.1 ft.
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11.0 m /
36.1 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Depends on lens |
Lens aperture dependent; GN= 11m (36 ft.) at ISO 100 |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
1/250 |
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 Socket |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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UDMA7/UHS-I compliant |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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MP4/MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo AAC/Linear PCM) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
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 |
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 (Type-C) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack, 3.5mm Headphoe Jack, N3 Remote Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.39 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.43 |
<0.3 |
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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<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.3 |
9.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
25 |
103 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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9.5 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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26 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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9.4 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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18 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.10 seconds |
0.25 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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0.26 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.052 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.082 seconds |
0.154 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.23 seconds |
0.37 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.082 seconds |
0.052 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View:
Phase-detect Full AF: 0.448s
Contrast-detect Full AF: 2.567s
Prefocused: 0.427s |
Additional OVF:
Full AF, 65-point Auto AF iTR On (default) = 0.398s
Full AF, 65-point Auto AF iTR Off = 0.305s
Live View:
Full AF lag (center)= 0.256s
Prefocused = 0.052s |
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 |
3.2 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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250 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
420 shots (NiMH AA) |
670 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
4 x AA |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium, Alkaline disposables; NiMH rechargeables |
LP-E6N/LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
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 Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility,) |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista/7, MacOS-X 10.3+ |
Windows, Mac OS X |
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. |
20.2 megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS with Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors, up to 10fps burst mode, new 65-point all cross-type AF, 150K-pixel RGB+IR 252-zone metering sensor, Full HD videos up to 60p in ALL-I or IPB codecs. |