Canon 1000D vs Pentax K100D S
70 Imaging
49 Features
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65 Imaging
45 Features
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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
- Revealed July 2008
- Alternative Name is EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
- Renewed by Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Announced June 2007
- Previous Model is Pentax K100D
- Newer Model is Pentax K200D
Canon 1000D vs Pentax K100D S Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon 1000D vs Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and K100D S (6MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 1000D was unveiled 13 months after the K100D S making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1000D matches up against the K100D S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 1000D vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1000D and Pentax K100D Super. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Pentax K100D S
1000D | K100D S | |||
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Announced | July 2008 | June 2007 | Newer by 13 months | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Canon 1000D
K100D S | 1000D |
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Common features in the Canon 1000D and Pentax K100D S
1000D | K100D S | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 2.5" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon 1000D vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1000D has external measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Examine the Canon 1000D vs Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 1000D and the K100D S.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and K100D S is 70 and 65 respectively.
Canon 1000D vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and K100D S.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 1000D to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern 1000D is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
Canon 1000D vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 1000D | Pentax K100D Super |
Also Known as | EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2008-07-22 | 2007-06-28 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 502 gr (1.11 lb) | 646 gr (1.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 719 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $160 | $520 |