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Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Replacement is Canon SL2
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • Replacement is Pentax K100D S
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Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon 100D versus Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and K100D (6MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 100D was brought out 6 years later than the K100D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 100D matches up versus the K100D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Pentax K100D

 100D K100D 
AnnouncedJuly 2013December 2006More recent by 81 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kSharper screen (+830k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Canon 100D

 K100D 100D 

Common features in the Canon 100D and Pentax K100D

 100D K100D 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon 100D features 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 K100D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon 100D versus Pentax K100D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 100D vs the K100D.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 100D and K100D is 73 and 64 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 100D and K100D.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon 100D to deliver more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger 100D will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D Portrait photography advice
Pentax K100D Portrait photography advice
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 100D
Street photography with Pentax K100D
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (407g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D Sports photography features
Pentax K100D Sports photography features
58
decent megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (380 shots)
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 fps)
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D Travel photography factors
Pentax K100D Travel photography factors
64
lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (380 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
42
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (660g)
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D Landscape photography information
Pentax K100D Landscape photography information
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D Vlogging factors
Pentax K100D Vlogging factors
34
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Pentax K100D
 Canon EOS 100DPentax K100D
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 100D Pentax K100D
Alternate name EOS Rebel SL1 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-07-26 2006-12-03
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 grams (0.90 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E12 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/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $499 $0