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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(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
Pentax K100D S
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Pentax K100D S

 1000D K100D S 
AnnouncedJuly 2008June 2007Newer by 13 months
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Canon 1000D

 K100D S 1000D 

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Pentax K100D S

 1000D K100D S 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography info
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography info
59
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
51
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1000D
Street photography with Pentax K100D S
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1000D
Sports photography with Pentax K100D S
41
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
low battery (500 per charge)
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1000D
Travel photography with Pentax K100D S
45
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (500 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
45
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low MP (6MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging advice
Pentax K100D S Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Pentax K100D S
 Canon EOS 1000DPentax K100D Super
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