Canon EOS 5DS vs Pentax K-x

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-x
      BrandCanonPentax
      ModelEOS 5DSK-x
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-m
      MSRP$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-x
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm23.4 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel12.97 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel12.6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-x
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6PRIME
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57924288 x 2848
      Other Resolutions3936 x 2684, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalBest, Better, Good
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-x
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points6111
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points41
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenNatural-Bright-Matte III
      Optics Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-x
      Lens MountCanon EFPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-x
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.7"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-x
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.57x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-x
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps4.7 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-x
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear curtain
      Wireless
      Flash Range16.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL IIP-TTL, high speed sync, wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-x
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter PriorityProgram, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, Bulb (available in Metered Manual)
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±1.5 (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock (available via programmable AF/AE-L button)
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-x
      DxO Low Light ISO2381811
      DxO Color Depth24.722.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.412.5
      DxO Overall Score8772
      Video Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-x
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min25 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-x
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-x
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired and wireless Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-x
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32-104°F
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-x
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")123 x 92 x 68 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 2.68")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"
      Package Weight3.765 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-x
      Battery PackLP-E64 x AA
      Battery Life700 shots1900 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-x
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionFiber reinforced plastic polymer covers around a rugged stainless steel chassis
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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