Canon EOS 250D vs Pentax KP
Canon EOS 250D has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The EOS 250D is the better pick for beginners, vlogging; the KP is better for landscapes.
Choose the EOS 250D for
- a lighter body (449g vs 703g)
- a lower price (from £374)
- stronger video (4K 24p (crop))
- more lenses in our database (24 vs 13)
- a newer design (2019)
Choose the KP for
- more resolution (24.3MP vs 24.1MP)
- faster bursts (7fps vs 5fps)
- better low-light performance
- in-body image stabilisation
- weather sealing
Specs side by side
| Spec | EOS 250D | KP |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C, 24.1MP | APS-C, 24.3MP |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S (DSLR) | Pentax K (DSLR) |
| Released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Burst | 5 fps | 7 fps |
| Readout | OVF | OVF |
| Max ISO | 25,600 | 819,200 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | In-body |
| Video | 4K 24p (crop) | 1080p 60 |
| Weather sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical | Optical |
| Weight | 449 g | 703 g |
| Battery | Canon LP-E17 | Pentax D-LI109 |
| Card slots | SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-I) |
| New price | No longer sold new | No longer sold new |
| Used at MPB | £374–484 | £464–594 |
| Native lenses in our database | 24 (14 third-party) | 13 (4 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | EOS 250D |
| Everyday & travel | About equal |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | KP |
| Wildlife & animals | About equal |
| Sports & action | About equal |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | EOS 250D |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The EOS 250D uses Canon EF / EF-S (24 lenses in our database, 14 third-party) and the KP uses Pentax K (13 lenses, 4 third-party). Batteries: Canon LP-E17 (about £45) vs Pentax D-LI109.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon EOS 250D better than the Pentax KP?
It depends on your priorities. The EOS 250D offers a lighter body (449g vs 703g), a lower price (from £374), stronger video (4K 24p (crop)); the KP offers more resolution (24.3MP vs 24.1MP), faster bursts (7fps vs 5fps), better low-light performance.
Which is better for video, the EOS 250D or the KP?
The EOS 250D is stronger for video: EOS 250D records 4K 24p (crop), KP records 1080p 60.
Which is cheaper, the EOS 250D or the KP?
The EOS 250D costs No longer sold new new and from £374 used at MPB; the KP costs No longer sold new new and from £464 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Canon EOS 250D lenses on the KP?
Not directly. The EOS 250D uses Canon EF / EF-S and the KP uses Pentax K; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.