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Canon 100D vs Pentax KP

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Canon 100D vs Pentax KP 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
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel SL1
  • Newer Model is Canon SL2
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
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Canon 100D vs Pentax KP Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon 100D versus Pentax KP, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and KP (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 100D was launched 4 years before the KP and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the 100D scores against the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Pentax KP

 100D KP 
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon 100D

 KP 100D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017July 2013Fresher by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon 100D and Pentax KP

 100D KP 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 100D has physical measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 100D versus Pentax KP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 100D against the KP.

Canon 100D vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 100D and KP is 73 and 61 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 100D and KP.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax KP to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older 100D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 100D vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D Portrait photography features
Pentax KP Portrait photography features
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography factors
Pentax KP Street photography factors
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than others (407 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D Sports photography highlights
Pentax KP Sports photography highlights
58
MP count good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery life (380 per charge)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
quiet shooting (1/24,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
bad battery life (390 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D Travel photography advice
Pentax KP Travel photography advice
64
lighter than others (407g)
features touch focus
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (380 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
weather sealing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery life (390 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax KP as a Landscape photography camera
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (380 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery life (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D Vlogging features
Pentax KP Vlogging features
34
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than others (407g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 100D vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Pentax KP
 Canon EOS 100DPentax KP
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 100D Pentax KP
Also called as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-07-26 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 819200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 27
Cross focus points 1 25
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.40 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 grams (0.90 pounds) 703 grams (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 843 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 390 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $747