Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G1 X and Pentax K-r

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G1 X and Pentax K-r [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax K-r ×
Canon PowerShot G1 X ×
General
ModelPentax K-rCanon PowerShot G1 X
BrandPentaxCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberK-rG1X
Camera formatSLRMid-Sized
Release year (year)20102012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)125117
Width (mm)6865
Height (mm)9781
Weight (g)852543
Waterproof--
PredecessorPentax K-x-
Successor-Canon G1X Mar
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.414.3
Sensor formatAPS-C1.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)369.72261.8
Sensor width (mm)23.718.7
Sensor height (mm)15.614
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.534.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.5-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7260
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.921.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.410.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)750644
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4288 x 2848(12.2 mp other)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1840 x 2304(4.2 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2608 x 3264(8.5 mp other)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 3264(10.7 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 4352 x 2448(10.7 mp 16:9)
  • 4352 x 2904(12.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4352 x 3264(14.2 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 960 x 1200(1.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • .dng)
  • 12-bit raw (.pef
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)5.64.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)-
Lenssmc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ALCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 84.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)2540
Macro focus range (cm)-20 - 70
Filter thread (mm)5258
Thread type-Adapter
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeSAFOX IX TTL phase-detect 11-point (9 cross) AF: 11 pt auto, 5 pt auto, AF pt select, center/spotContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~96% coverage, ~0.85x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopterReal-image optical viewfinder with diopter adjustment
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.57-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.85-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAuto: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expandable to 100-25600; Manual: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps)Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • cte
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (d
  • l)
  • manual
  • n
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • w
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/6000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes16-segment Multi, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPicture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, FoodMovie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Sports, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Beach
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • off
  • on
  • redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync w redeye
  • slow sync w trailing curtain
  • wireless
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • second-curtain synchro
  • slow synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionDepends on lensAuto ISO: 1.6-23 ft. (W), 3.3-10.2 ft. (T) (50cm-7.0m (W), 1.0-3.1m (T))
Max flash sync (s)1/180-
Flash exposure compensation-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot-Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-No UHS support
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .dng)
  • 12-bit raw (.pef
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional ir
  • optional rs-60e3
Connections (extended)
  • irsimple infrared data transfer
  • mini hdmi
  • remote jack (for optional rs60-e3 wired remote switch)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.312.67
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.313.46
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)17-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)-3.57
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.64.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)306
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-1.1
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-0.8
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.110.7
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.68
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.10.41
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.151.16
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.10.09
Shutter lag (notes)OVF:Full AF lag, Auto-Area: 0.118sLive View:Contrast-Detect AF: 1.049sPhased-Detect AF: 1.197sPrefocused: 0.335s-
Startup time (s)0.31.9
Play -> record time (s)0.32.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-5.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-250
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)470-
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI109Proprietary NB-10L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable or 4 aas with d-bh109
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom s-sw110
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • macos-x 10.3+
  • windows xp/vista/7
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp3/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift shake reduction, new 11-point SAFOX IX AF system with viewfinder focus indicators, 3-inch hi-res LCDOptical Image Stabilization, 1.5-inch 14-megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5, HS System, Full HD Video (1080p24), 14-bit RAW



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