Canon 100D vs Pentax Q

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon 100D and Pentax Q, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and Q (12MP) and the 100D (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The 100D was revealed 2 years later than the Q and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 100D matches up vs the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 100D and Pentax Q. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 100D Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 100D provides external 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) while the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Canon 100D and Pentax Q in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 100D against the Q.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 100D and Q is 73 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 100D and Q.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 100D having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 100D will render more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger 100D provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.