Canon EOS Rebel XS vs Pentax KF

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel XS Pentax KF
      BrandCanonPentax
      ModelEOS Rebel XSKF
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-70
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T3
      MSRP$649/£559 (body only), £799 (w/18-135mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel XS Pentax KF
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.2 x 14.8 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels10.5 Megapixel24.78 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.1 Megapixel24.24 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 102,400
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel XS Pentax KF
      ProcessorPRIME MII
      Max Image Resolution3888 x 25926000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions2816 x 1880, 1936 x 12884608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1280
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalBest, better, good
      Bit Depth12-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel XS Pentax KF
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points711
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenFixed, Precision MatteInterchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel XS Pentax KF
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel XS Pentax KF
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel XS Pentax KF
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.81x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.51x0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel XS Pentax KF
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled Focal-planeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps6.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMax. approx. 3.0 shots/sec. (single shots possible)Electronic Shutter
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 40 Frames (JPEG) / 10 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 16 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel XS Pentax KF
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Red-eye reduction
      Off
      Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      flash on
      flash + redeye reduction
      slow sync
      trailing curtain sync
      manual
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel XS Pentax KF
      Exposure Metering ModesCenter-weightedMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0.5 to +18 EV0 to +22 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots )
      Exposure LockAutomatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF
      Use-set: By AE lock button
      Can be assigned to the AF/AE-L button
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel XS Pentax KF
      DxO Low Light ISO719
      DxO Color Depth22.0
      DxO Dynamic Range10.9
      DxO Overall Score62
      Video Canon EOS Rebel XS Pentax KF
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MPEG-4 AVC
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 24/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/60.00 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel XS Pentax KF
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel XS Pentax KF
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Image Sync
      Functionality: Adjust Settings, Remote Control
      *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control E3 connector (Remote Switch RS-60E3) wired or wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel XS Pentax KF
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel XS Pentax KF
      Dimensions126 x 98 x 65 mm (4.96 x 3.86 x 2.56")126 x 93 x 74 mm (4.94 x 3.66 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)502 g (1.11 lb / 17.71 oz)688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.9 x 5"
      Package Weight2.73 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel XS Pentax KF
      Battery PackD-LI109
      Battery Life500 shots410 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel XS Pentax KF
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up 2 or 12 secs, continuous
      Astro Tracer feature for Astrophotography
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)


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