Let’s see how both of these 2017 models compare to each other. The Canon T7i is a Rebel with plenty of great features for the price, so let’s see where the Pentax KP beats it.
Our comparison table below covers the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.
Canon T7i Pentax KP Megapixels 24.2 24.3 Sensor Type CMOS CMOS Sensor Format APS-C APS-C Crop Factor 1.6x 1.5x AA Filter Yes On/Off Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4000 Body Image Stabilization Yes (Movie only) Yes Lens Mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax K ISO 100 - 25,600 100 - 819,200 Expanded ISO 51,200 None AF Points 45 27 Cross-type AF Points 45 25 Continuous Mode 6fps 7fps LCD 3.0" - Fully Articulated 3.0" - Articulating LCD Resolution 1,040,000 dots 921,600 dots Touchscreen Yes No Focus Peaking No Yes Top LCD Display No No Viewfinder Type Optical Optical Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100% Viewfinder Magnification 0.82x 0.95x Video Resolution 1920x1080 (60/30/24p) 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30/25/24p) 1280x720 (60/50p) 1280x720 (60/50p) Microphone Jack Yes Yes Headphone Jack No No Memory Card Type SD SD Dual Card Slots No No SD UHS Support UHS-I UHS-I Fastest Shutter Speed 1/4000 1/24000 Slowest Shutter Speed 30" 30" Bulb Mode Yes Yes JPEG Buffer Size Unlimited 28 RAW Buffer Size 27 8 Time Lapse Yes Yes Built-in Flash Yes Yes Max Flash Sync Speed 1/200 1/180 Startup Time x 1.0s Built-in Wi-Fi Yes Yes Built-in GPS No No Built- in NFC Yes No Bluetooth Yes No USB Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 Environmentally Sealed No Yes Battery Life (CIPA) 600 shots 390 shots Battery Included Yes (LP-E17) Yes (D-LI109) Weight 18.8 oz (532g) 24.7 oz (699g) Size 5.2 x 3.9 x 3.0" 5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0" Price Amazon Amazon Release Date 2017 2017
Canon T7i Advantages:
- Cross-Type AF – The T7i has 45 cross-type points compared to 25 on the KP. In low light situations, the T7i will lock onto your subject quicker.
- LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated and also supports touchscreen. This makes it better for video as you can simply select your focus point by tapping the screen.
- Bigger buffer – The T7i sweeps the Pentax KP here. Unlimited JPEG versus only 12, and 27 RAW versus 8.
- Connectivity – The camera has built-in NFC and Bluetooth support for sending your files
- Battery Life – 200 shots longer battery life with a single charge. Both will go higher than because these are studio tests with 50% flash usage, but the T7i will still last longer.
- Less Expensive – Body only, the T7i costs around $350 less
- Weight & Size – Around 270g lighter
The T7i’s most important advantages for photography are the bigger buffer and an AF system with a lot more points. It does shoot at 6fps instead of 7fps, but the unlimited buffer makes it much more usable for often shooting in the continuous mode. Not to mention the RAW buffer where you can take more than 3x the amount of shots.
For video, Canon’s Dual Pixel AF technology is also better when it comes to auto focus during video. The fully articulated LCD screen, touchscreen support and a lighter body are very useful if you plan on recording yourself.
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Pentax KP Advantages:
- Image Stabilization – The KP has built-in stabilization technology so even if you use lenses that don’t have it, you can still shoot at lower shutter speeds and get help from your camera.
- AA Filter – By removing the AA filter, you can get slightly sharper images but risk having moire appear on your shots. If that does occur, the Pentax KP allows you to simply turn it on again.
- Higher Max ISO – More than 3 stops higher max ISO. While images will rarely be usable over ~12,800 on both cameras, it’s still an advantage in certain situations
- 7 vs 6fps – Not a big difference, but still useful for capturing extremely fast action
- 100% Coverage – Looking through the viewfinder, everything you see is what you’ll get on the shot. It also has a bigger magnification.
- Focus Peaking – When focusing manually, the camera can highlight the part of your image that is in focus. Very useful for both video and photography!
- Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/24000 vs 1/4000
- Environmentally Sealed – Much more protected for shooting in rain/snow/etc. Pentax is famous for sealing even their most basic DSLRs.
The KP is environmentally sealed and if you know you’ll often be shooting in difficult conditions, it’s better to buy a camera that’s already protected rather than buying coats etc. (still good to have).
If you plan on using older lenses, the built-in stabilization will prove to be a huge advantage, especially when using long telephoto lenses with no stabilization added. Focus peaking is also good because we can’t always assume the subject is in complete focus just by looking at the LCD screen.
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