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raylee011 · Aug 10, 2010, 4:14 AM

Hi All,

I see many people compare the Pentax and the Canon T1i. How about the Canon Rebel XSi vs. Pentax K-X. I see the prices are about the same. What is so different about Canon Rebel XSi?

Thanks

TCav · Aug 10, 2010, 9:01 AM

The XSi doesn't allow you to pick the same high ISO settings that the K-x can handle. That's useful for low light shooting.

shoturtle · Aug 10, 2010, 9:27 AM

Also the K-x has HD, but you are correct, the price point of the k-x was really design to go head to head with the XSi, XS, nikon D30000, and the Sony A2xx and A3xx.

Tullio · Aug 11, 2010, 12:17 PM

There are many differences between the two cameras besides the two already mentioned here.

- Pentax has a slightly larger sensor
- Pentax has IBIS, which is a great feature to have as it applies to any lens you use
- Pentax max shutter speed is 1/6000 vs. 1/4000 on the Canon. Great if you want to obtain a shallow DoF on a bright sunny day.
- Pentax has better flash range and modes
- Pentax has 3 image quality levels to choose from vs. two on the Canon
- Pentax is much newer...newer technology

RioRico · Aug 12, 2010, 7:10 AM

And the Kx comes in all those wonderful colours!!

Seriously, the Kx is top-rated, with the best sensor around, and it's more rugged than the competition, although not as weather-sealed as its big brother the K7. Its 2-lens-kit is hard to beat. As Tullio mentioned, it has on-board Shake Reduction -- ANY glass put on it is stabilized, not just expensive IS lenses. And Kx owners get laid more often.

Frogfish · Aug 14, 2010, 12:52 PM

LoL at Rio !

mtclimber · Aug 14, 2010, 4:56 PM

Tullio-

Unfortunately, mirror slap has become a sizable issue with the Pentax Kx cameras. It does not seem to affect all of them, but those that are affected suffer image degradation to to the slight camera movement. Pentax has not owned up to the problem, and have refused to do warranty repairs.

Sarah Joyce

Tullio · Aug 15, 2010, 3:28 PM

I had repair issues with Pentax in the past when I had my K100D. I got sensor dust and after Pentax cleaned the sensor, the camera never focused properly again and they did not admit they were at fault. So, I'm not surprised by your post, Sarah.

Aug 10, 2010, 4:14 AM	#1
raylee011 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 120	Pentax K-x vs Canon Rebel XSi Hi All, I see many people compare the Pentax and the Canon T1i. How about the Canon Rebel XSi vs. Pentax K-X. I see the prices are about the same. What is so different about Canon Rebel XSi? Thanks

Aug 10, 2010, 9:01 AM	#2
TCav Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC, Metro Area, Maryland Posts: 13,826	The XSi doesn't allow you to pick the same high ISO settings that the K-x can handle. That's useful for low light shooting. __________________ The lens is the thing. 'Full Frame' is the new 'Medium Format'. "One good test is worth a thousand expert opinions." - Tex Johnston, Boeing 707 test pilot.

Aug 10, 2010, 9:27 AM	#3
shoturtle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Frankfurt AM Posts: 11,348	Also the K-x has HD, but you are correct, the price point of the k-x was really design to go head to head with the XSi, XS, nikon D30000, and the Sony A2xx and A3xx. __________________ Super Frequent Flyer, no joke. Ex Patriot and loving it. Canon Eos 60D, T1i/500D, Eos1, Eos 630, Olympus EPL-1, and a part time Pentax K-X shooter.

Aug 11, 2010, 12:17 PM	#4
Tullio Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,370	There are many differences between the two cameras besides the two already mentioned here. - Pentax has a slightly larger sensor - Pentax has IBIS, which is a great feature to have as it applies to any lens you use - Pentax max shutter speed is 1/6000 vs. 1/4000 on the Canon. Great if you want to obtain a shallow DoF on a bright sunny day. - Pentax has better flash range and modes - Pentax has 3 image quality levels to choose from vs. two on the Canon - Pentax is much newer...newer technology __________________ Tullio

Aug 12, 2010, 7:10 AM	#5
RioRico Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In mountainous California or Arizona or Guatemala or somewhere. Posts: 224	And the Kx comes in all those wonderful colours!! Seriously, the Kx is top-rated, with the best sensor around, and it's more rugged than the competition, although not as weather-sealed as its big brother the K7. Its 2-lens-kit is hard to beat. As Tullio mentioned, it has on-board Shake Reduction -- ANY glass put on it is stabilized, not just expensive IS lenses. And Kx owners get laid more often. __________________ Too many film+digi cams+lenses, oh my -- Pentax K20D, ZX-M, M42's, P&S's, more The opposite of LIBERAL is not CONSERVATIVE, but ENSLAVED.

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Aug 14, 2010, 12:52 PM	#6
Frogfish Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Shanghai, China Posts: 2,774	LoL at Rio !

Aug 14, 2010, 4:56 PM	#7
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	Tullio- Unfortunately, mirror slap has become a sizable issue with the Pentax Kx cameras. It does not seem to affect all of them, but those that are affected suffer image degradation to to the slight camera movement. Pentax has not owned up to the problem, and have refused to do warranty repairs. Sarah Joyce

Aug 15, 2010, 3:28 PM	#8
Tullio Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,370	I had repair issues with Pentax in the past when I had my K100D. I got sensor dust and after Pentax cleaned the sensor, the camera never focused properly again and they did not admit they were at fault. So, I'm not surprised by your post, Sarah. __________________ Tullio

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