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Canon 100D vs Pentax K-x

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • Renewed by Canon SL2
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched December 2009
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Canon 100D vs Pentax K-x Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon 100D and Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and K-x (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 100D was brought out 3 years after the K-x which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 100D matches up against the K-x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 100D K-x 
LaunchedJuly 2013December 2009Newer by 44 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 K-x 100D 

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

 100D K-x 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 100D has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 100D and Pentax K-x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 100D versus the K-x.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 100D and K-x is 73 and 69 respectively.

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

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 100D and K-x.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon 100D to result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer 100D should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography features
Pentax K-x Street photography features
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (407 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 100D
Sports photography with Pentax K-x
58
good megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (380 CIPA)
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (1,900 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition (407 grams)
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (380 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
54
better than average battery power (1,900 shots)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-x Landscape photography factors
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (380 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (1,900 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 100D
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
34
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than competition (407 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon 100D vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Pentax K-x
 Canon EOS 100DPentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 100D Pentax K-x
Also referred to as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-07-26 2009-12-23
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.40 m 16.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 grams (0.90 lbs) 580 grams (1.28 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 72
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 12.5
DXO Low light score 843 811
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 1900 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $499 $600