Canon 100D vs Pentax K-S2
Portability
73 Imaging
60 Features
69 Overall
63
73 Imaging
60 Features
69 Overall
63
Portability
64 Imaging
64 Features
82 Overall
71
64 Imaging
64 Features
82 Overall
71
Canon 100D vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
Canon 100D
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
- Released July 2013
- Alternative Name is EOS Rebel SL1
- Refreshed by Canon SL2
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Superseded the Pentax K-S1
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Let's look more closely at the Canon 100D vs Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 100D (18MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
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Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 100D scores versus the K-S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Pentax K-S2
| 100D | K-S2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Canon 100D
| K-S2 | 100D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | July 2013 | More recent by 18 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 100D and Pentax K-S2
| 100D | K-S2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Canon 100D vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 100D has external measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 100D versus the K-S2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 100D and K-S2 is 73 and 64 respectively.
Canon 100D vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 100D and K-S2.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax K-S2 to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 100D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon 100D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Canon 100D Street photography information
Pentax K-S2 Street photography information
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (407 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (678 grams)
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Canon 100D Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography highlights
good resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (380 per charge)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames per second)
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
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Canon 100D Travel photography details
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography details
lighter than average in class (407g)
provides touch to focus
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (380 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
environment proof
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
more heavy than competition (678g)
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Canon 100D Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography advice
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (380 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
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Canon 100D Vlogging details
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging details
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than average in class (407g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (678 grams)
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Canon 100D vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
| Canon EOS 100D | Pentax K-S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS 100D | Pentax K-S2 |
| Also called as | EOS Rebel SL1 | - |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2013-07-26 | 2015-02-10 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | PRIME MII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Number of lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.4 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 407 grams (0.90 lb) | 678 grams (1.49 lb) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 63 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 843 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 pictures | 410 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E12 | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $499 | $581 |
