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Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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 K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2007
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D
  • Replacement is Pentax K200D
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Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D S Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon 100D versus Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and K100D S (6MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 100D was released 6 years after the K100D S which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the 100D grades against the K100D S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Pentax K100D S

 100D K100D S 
AnnouncedJuly 2013June 2007Newer by 74 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kClearer screen (+830k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Canon 100D

 K100D S 100D 

Common features in the Canon 100D and Pentax K100D S

 100D K100D S 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 100D has outside dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 100D and the K100D S.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 100D and K100D S is 73 and 65 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 100D and K100D S.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon 100D to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher 100D will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D Portrait photography details
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography details
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography information
Pentax K100D S Street photography information
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (407 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Sports photography camera
58
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (380 per charge)
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D Travel photography factors
Pentax K100D S Travel photography factors
64
lighter than competition (407 grams)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (380 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Landscape photography camera
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (380 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low resolution (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 100D
Vlogging with Pentax K100D S
34
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
lighter than competition (407g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 100D vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Pentax K100D S
 Canon EOS 100DPentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 100D Pentax K100D Super
Also Known as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-07-26 2007-06-28
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount 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 sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
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 data format H.264, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407g (0.90 lbs) 646g (1.42 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery form 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/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $520