Canon 6D
Full Frame DSLR Camera
 vs Pentax K-r
DSLR Camera

What’s good about the Canon EOS 6D

Best price $1,499
  • 95% more battery life 1,090 shots vs 560 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 20.2 MP vs 12.4 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 864 mm² vs 373 mm²
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 102,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO
  • Newer camera December 2012 vs October 2010
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 25fps
  • Has GPS location tagging K-r does not have GPS
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities K-r does not have Wi-Fi
  • Has an HDMI port for photo playback K-r does not have HDMI
  • Has an External Mic jack K-r does not
Find out more about the Canon EOS 6D

What’s good about the Pentax K-r

Best price
$498
  • Weighs a little bit less than the 6D 21 oz vs 26.7 oz
  • Smaller body size 50 in³ vs 70 in³
  • Significantly cheaper street price $498 vs $1,499
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 6 shots per sec vs 5 shots per sec
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What the Canon 6D and Pentax K-r have in common

  • Similar viewscreen resolutions 1040k dots vs 921k dots
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDR processing
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Canon 6D and the Pentax K-r

  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No waterproof housing
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