Canon T4i vs Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-30
Specifications
The specifications for each camera don't give you a whole lot of insight into which is best, though there are some subtle variations that are worth nothing. Cells highlighted in green denote areas in which the corresponding camera is superior.
Canon Rebel T4i | Nikon D5100 | Pentax K-30 | |
| Resolution | 18 Megapixels | 16.2 Megapixels | 16.3 Megapixels |
| ISO Range (Expanded) | 100-12,800 (25,600) | 100-6400 (25,600) | 100-12,800 (25,600) |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (1.6x crop) | APS-C (1.5x crop) | APS-C (1.5x crop) |
| Continuous Shooting | 5FPS | 4FPS | 6FPS |
| JPEG Buffer | ~15 frames (2.5 FPS when buffer is full) | Unlimited | ~30 frames (2 FPS when buffer is full) |
| Max. Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
| Flash Sync. Speed | 1/200s | 1/200s | 1/180s |
| Phase Detect Autofocus | 9-point* | 11-point* | 11-point Dedicated assist light |
| Video Resolution | Full HD: 30, 24 FPS | Full HD: 30, 25, 24 FPS | |
| Video Audio | Mono | Mono | Mono |
| Video AF | Full-time | Full-time | On demand |
| Rear LCD | 3-inch articulating VGA touch screen | 3-inch articulating VGA | 3-inch VGA |
| Viewfinder | 0.85x, 95% Pentamirror | 0.78x, 95% Pentamirror | 0.92x, 100% Pentaprism |
| Sensor Cleaning | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Weight | 520g | 510g | 578g |
| Dimensions | 13.21 x 9.91 x 7.87cm | 12.70 x 9.65 x 7.87cm | 12.19 x 7.87 x 5.84cm |
*superior overall performance
As you can see, each camera excels in the same number of areas on paper, so we will have to look much deeper in order to find a winner!
Color Options
The Pentax K-30, unlike the other two cameras, is available in three different colors in the US.
