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Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
67
Imaging
52
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Launched April 2011
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Previous Model is Canon 1000D
  • Later Model is Canon 1200D
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Superseded the Pentax K-S1
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Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 1100D was launched 4 years earlier than the K-S2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1100D matches up vs the K-S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Pentax K-S2

 1100D K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Canon 1100D

 K-S2 1100D 
ReleasedFebruary 2015April 2011More modern by 46 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Pentax K-S2

 1100D K-S2 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1100D enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has proportions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 1100D versus the K-S2.

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and K-S2 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1100D and K-S2.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax K-S2 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 1100D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography details
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography details
63
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
78
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1100D
Street photography with Pentax K-S2
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
72
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D Sports photography features
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography features
51
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (700 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
70
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
bad battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography advice
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography advice
53
better than average battery life (700 CIPA)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
65
weather proofing
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (410 CIPA)
heavier than others (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1100D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S2
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (700 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Vlogging camera
22
features face detect focusing
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
71
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
heavier than others (678 grams)
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Canon 1100D vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Pentax K-S2
 Canon EOS 1100DPentax K-S2
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 1100D Pentax K-S2
Also Known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-04-13 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4272 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 678 gr (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 755 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photos 410 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $450 $581