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Canon 100D vs Pentax K-r

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • Refreshed by Canon SL2
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Canon 100D vs Pentax K-r Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon 100D and Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and K-r (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 100D was launched 2 years after the K-r which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 100D grades against the K-r with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Pentax K-r

 100D K-r 
LaunchedJuly 2013March 2011More modern by 29 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Canon 100D

 K-r 100D 

Common features in the Canon 100D and Pentax K-r

 100D K-r 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 100D has got external dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 100D vs the K-r.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 100D and K-r is 73 and 67 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 100D and K-r.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon 100D to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher 100D will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D Portrait photography details
Pentax K-r Portrait photography details
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
63
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 100D
Street photography with Pentax K-r
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (407 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D Sports photography information
Pentax K-r Sports photography information
58
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (380 CIPA)
55
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competitors (407g)
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (380 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
47
flash built-in
bad battery (470 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D Landscape photography details
Pentax K-r Landscape photography details
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (380 shots)
no Timelapse mode
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery (470 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 100D
Vlogging with Pentax K-r
34
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competitors (407g)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
26
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon 100D vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Pentax K-r
 Canon EOS 100DPentax K-r
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 100D Pentax K-r
Also called EOS Rebel SL1 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-07-26 2011-03-11
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 grams (0.90 pounds) 598 grams (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 72
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 12.4
DXO Low light score 843 755
Other
Battery life 380 photos 470 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $499 $1,100