How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Pentax
Pentax KF vs Canon EOS 90D
Short AnswerCanon EOS 90D wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionCanon EOS 90D
Autofocus PointsCanon EOS 90D
Battery LifeCanon EOS 90D
WeightPentax KF
Launch PricePentax KF
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A24.2
B32.5
Battery (Shots)
A460
B1300
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A684
B701
AF Points
A9
B45
Form Factor
125.5 × 93 × 74 mm
140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Pentax KF If…
- Lighter body (684 g vs 701 g)
- Costs less at launch ($849.95 vs $1199)
Choose Canon EOS 90D If…
- Higher resolution (32.5 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- Higher autofocus points (45 vs 9 )
- Higher battery life (1300 shots vs 460 shots)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Pentax KF | Canon EOS 90D |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP | 32.5 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
| Stabilization | 4.5 Stops | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 9 | 45 |
| Low-Light AF | -3 EV | -3 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 6 fps | 10 fps |
| Electronic Burst | — | 11 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/6000 | 1/8000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | — | 1/16000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism | Optical pentaprism |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 1080 60i | 4K 30p |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 684 g | 701 g |
| Card Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 460 Shots | 1300 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 849.95 | 1199 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.