Canon EOS Rebel T6i / 750D vs Pentax K-S1 — Which Is Better?
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Canon · DSLR · 24.2 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Canon EOS Rebel T6i / 750D
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Pentax · DSLR · 20.12 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Pentax K-S1
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS Rebel T6i / 750D and the Pentax K-S1 are both APS-C DSLRs, so your lens system choice matters as much as the body. The T6i arrived in 2015, a year after the K-S1, and each uses its own Canon EF-S or Pentax KAF mount. The K-S1 takes up slightly less room in a bag, measuring 121 x 93 x 70 mm against 132 x 101 x 78 mm for the T6i. Weight is essentially a wash, at 555 g for the Canon and 558 g for the Pentax. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2015 | 2014 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 6, 2015 | August 27, 2014 |
| Camera type |  DSLR | DSLR |
| Camera size | 132 x 101 x 78 mm | 121 x 93 x 70 mm |
| Camera weight | 555 g | 558 g |
| Optics | 59/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe T6i is the stronger choice for heavy cropping and large prints, with 24.2 megapixels against 20.12 on the K-S1, a gap of 4.08 megapixels. The extra pixels give more room to work when a distant subject fills only part of the frame. The sensors otherwise match on these specs, both APS-C CMOS designs with a 100 ISO base. The K-S1 is the better pick for handheld work with unstabilised lenses, offering in-body stabilisation that the T6i lacks, so every mount gains shake correction. Its 1/6000 second top shutter speed gives a shorter exposure than the Canon's 1/4000 for wide apertures in bright light. The T6i answers with 19 autofocus points against the Pentax's 11, while the K-S1's standard ISO ceiling reaches 51200 against the Canon's 12800, which expands to 25600. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24.2 MP050 | 20.12 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
14.9 x 22.3 | 15.6 x 23.5 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
5 fps045 | 5.4 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon EF-S | Pentax KAF |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 6 | Prime MII |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
256003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 600080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
190300 | 110300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
No |  Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | 43/100 | 43/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoFull HD is the recording ceiling on both cameras, so neither suits a 4K workflow. Each offers a 30 fps maximum frame rate, both record MOV files, and the K-S1 adds an AVI option for editing setups that prefer it. Neither has a built-in intervalometer. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD | Full HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
30 fps | 30 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MOV | MOV, AVI |
| Features | 57/100 | 41/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe T6i is the clear winner for awkward angles and sharing on the go. Its 3-inch LCD tilts and responds to touch, making waist-level and overhead shots and quick focus taps easy, while built-in WiFi moves photos to a phone. The K-S1's fixed, non-touch screen offers none of that, and its 921000 dots show less detail than the Canon's 1040000. The shared basics cover flash and framing. Both include a pop-up flash and a hot shoe for an external unit, and both offer live view. Neither body has GPS, weather sealing or Bluetooth. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | No |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 9210001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | No |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | No |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Storage & battery | 24/100 | 24/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryBoth cameras take a single SD, SDHC or SDXC card, so no second slot exists for backup or overflow. The Canon's slot is UHS-I compatible, letting a suitable card accept data faster when bursts fill the buffer. Its LP-E17 battery is rated at 440 shots against 410 for the K-S1's D-LI109, and neither body charges over USB. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E17 | D-LI109 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
440 shots1505000 | 410 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Canon EOS Rebel T6i / 750D for everyday and family photography. The tilting touchscreen makes awkward angles easy, WiFi moves photos straight to a phone, and 24.2 megapixels leave more room to crop. Its 19 autofocus points outnumber the Pentax's 11.
Choose the Pentax K-S1 if you shoot handheld with unstabilised lenses and want every mount steadied, or for wide-aperture daylight work that benefits from the shorter 1/6000 second exposure. Its 5.4 fps burst slightly outpaces the T6i's 5 fps. For most photographers, the T6i's touchscreen, WiFi and extra pixels make it the better all-round pick.