Pentax KP (Body) Silver
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Canon EOS 80D EF-S (Kit)
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DSLR Camera |
This KP DSLR offers a larger and more refined set of options for capturing those beautiful moments exactly the way you want to, compared to simpler counterparts like the compacts. |
This EOS 80D EF-S DSLR offers a larger and more refined set of options for capturing those beautiful moments exactly the way you want to, compared to simpler counterparts like the compacts. | |
Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Pentax KP camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Canon EOS 80D EF-S camera would suit you adequately. | |
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo) |
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the KP is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 27 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with. |
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the EOS 80D EF-S is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 45 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with. | |
Advanced Skill Level (Photo) |
To get your photos to the quality and spec that your high standards require, your camera should provide you with sufficient controls and tools to achieve this. One example is the range of Auto Focusing Modes that is available on the camera and the KP does have a good set of options that caters for photographers with high skill levels. |
To get your photos to the quality and spec that your high standards require, your camera should provide you with sufficient controls and tools to achieve this. One example is the range of Auto Focusing Modes that is available on the camera and the EOS 80D EF-S does have a good set of options that caters for photographers with high skill levels. | |
Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Pentax KP video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Canon EOS 80D EF-S video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The KP is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The EOS 80D EF-S is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the KP is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the EOS 80D EF-S is an easy recommendation for this. | |
Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the KP. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the EOS 80D EF-S. | |
Sports Photography |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. | |
Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Pentax, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Canon, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the KP is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the EOS 80D EF-S is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
Live Streaming |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Pentax provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Canon provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. | |
Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Pentax camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Canon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Pentax KP is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Canon EOS 80D EF-S is a great companion to have. | |
Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 23.5 x 15.6 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 22.5 x 15 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. | |
Film Making |
High definition entertainment - While shooting a variety of scenes for your next release, this camera has you covered due to the (23.5 x 15.6 mm mm image sensor it houses. | ||
Time-lapse Videos |
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Pentax's in-built intervalometer |
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Canon's in-built intervalometer | |
Wildlife Photography |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. | |
Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Pentax has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Canon has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot. | |
High FPS Videos |
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions. |
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions. | |
WiFi Connectivity |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. | ||
Dust-proof |
The outdoors can get quite sandy depending on the environment you'll be taking pictures in. Which is why a camera like this is what you'll need as its been fully certified as dust-proof. | ||
Professional Looks |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. | |
Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
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Analog Signal Format System | - | NTSC, PAL | |
Aperture Priority AE | - | Yes | |
Audio Formats Supported | - | Linear PCM, AAC | |
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock | - | Yes | |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Focus (AF) Lock | - | Yes | |
Auto Focus (AF) Points | 27 | 45 | |
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | 1 | 1 | |
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Face tracking, Multi Point Auto Focus, Selective Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus | AI Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, One Shot Focus, Servo Auto Focus | |
Batteries Included | - | Yes | |
Battery Charger Included | Yes | Yes | |
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 420 shots | - | |
Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | - | |
Battery Type | D-LI109 | LP-E6N, LP-E6 | |
Brightness Adjustment | Yes | - | |
Built-in Display | - | Yes | |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
Built-in Processor | Yes | Yes | |
Bundled Software | Camera Utillity 5 | - | |
Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | - | |
Camera File System | DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, RAW | DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3 | |
Camera Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical | Mechanical | |
Camera Type | SLR Camera Body | SLR Camera Kit | |
Compatible Memory Cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Depth | 76 mm | 78.5 mm | |
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) | -2.5 - 1.5 | - | |
Diopter Correction | Yes | Yes | |
Direct Printing | - | Yes | |
Display | LCD | LCD | |
Display Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 | |
Display Diagonal | 3 " | 3 " | |
Display Resolution (numeric) | 921000 pixels | 1040000 pixels | |
Dustproof | Yes | - | |
External Flash Connector | Yes | Yes | |
Face Detection | Yes | - | |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/24000 s | 1/8000 s | |
Field Of View | 100 % | - | |
Flash Exposure Compensation | Yes | Yes | |
Flash Exposure Lock | - | Yes | |
Flash Guide Number | 6 m | - | |
Flash Modes | Auto, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization | Auto | |
Flash Sync-speed | 1/180 s | - | |
Flip-out Screen | Yes | Yes | |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | - | 18 - 135 mm | |
Focus | TTL | TTL | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Auto/Manual | |
Hand Strap | Yes | Yes | |
HD Type | Full HD | Full HD | |
HDMI (Mini) Ports Quantity | - | 1 | |
HDMI Connector Type | - | Mini | |
HDMI Ports Quantity | - | Yes | |
Headphone Output Type | - | 3.5 | |
Headphone Outputs | - | 1 | |
Height | 101 mm | 105.2 mm | |
Image Editing | Crop, Resizing, Rotating | - | |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG, RAW | JPEG XR, RAW | |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 22.5 x 15 mm | |
Interval Recording | 1 | 1 | |
ISO Sensitivity | 819200, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600, 51200, 102400, 409600, Auto | 100, 25600 | |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | 819200 | 25600 | |
ISO Sensitivity (min) | 100 | 100 | |
Languages Support | Multi | - | |
Lens Mount Interface | Pentax KAF2 | Canon EF | |
Light Exposure Control | - | Program AE | |
Light Exposure Correction | ± 5EV (1/2EV; 1/3EV step) | ± 5EV (1/2EV; 1/3EV step) | |
Light Exposure Modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE | |
Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Partial, Spot | |
Live stream capable | 1 | 1 | |
Live View | - | Yes | |
Magnification | 0.95 x | 0.95 x | |
Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes | |
Manual Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Maximum Aperture Number | - | 5.6 | |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | - | 135 mm | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 6016 x 4000 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels | |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Megapixel | 24.35 MP | 24.2 MP | |
Memory Slots | 1 | 1 | |
Microphone In | Yes | Yes | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Minimum Aperture Number | - | 3.5 | |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | - | 17 mm | |
Minimum Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo | - | |
Minimum Storage Drive Space | 100 MB | - | |
Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 60 fps | - | |
Mounting Type | Bayonet | - | |
Number Of Batteries Supported | 1 | - | |
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 0 - 85 % | 0 - 85 % | |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | -10 - 40 °F | 0 - 45 °F | |
Optical Viewfinder | Yes | Yes | |
Photo Effects | 1 | Fish-eye, Toy Camera, Miniature Effect, Water Painting | |
PictBridge | - | Yes | |
Power Source Type | Battery | Battery | |
Product Colour | Black, Silver | Black | |
Resolution At Capture Speed | 1280x720@50fps, 1280x720@60fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps | - | |
Saturation Adjustment | Yes | - | |
Scene Modes | beach, Portrait, Landscape (scenery) | Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Food, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports | |
Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
Self-timer | Yes | - | |
Self-timer Delay | 2, 12 s | 2, 10 s | |
Sensor Format | Cropped | Advanced Photo System type-C (APS-C) | |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | |
Shoe Mounting Point | - | Yes | |
Shooting Modes | Aperture priority, Manual, Shutter priority | - | |
Shutter Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 30 s | 30 s | |
Splash Proof | Yes | - | |
Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 6016 x 4000, 4608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1280 | 6000 x 40003984 x 26562976 x 19841920 x 1280720 x 4804500 x 30003000 x 20005328 x 40003552 x 26642656 x 19921696 x 1280640 x 4803000 x 20006000 x 33683984 x 22402976 x 1680720 x 4084000 x 40002656 x 26561984 x 19841280 x 1280480 x 480 | |
Supported Aspect Ratios | - | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | |
Total Megapixels | 24.71 MP | 25.8 MP | |
Tracking Focus | 1 | 1 | |
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
USB 2.0 (Mini USB) Ports Quantity | - | 1 | |
USB Connector | Micro-USB B | - | |
USB Port | Yes | - | |
USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes | - | |
Video Formats Supported | AVC, H.264, MOV, MPEG4 | MOV, MP4 | |
Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
Viewfinder Type | Optical | Optical | |
Weight | 643 g | 650 g | |
Weight (including Battery) | 703 g | 730 g | |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten | |
Wi-Fi | Yes | - | |
Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n | - | |
Width | 131.5 mm | 139 mm | |
Windows Operating Systems Supported | Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Hom | - |
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