Canon 1100D vs Pentax K100D
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Canon 1100D vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
- Revealed April 2011
- Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
- Succeeded the Canon 1000D
- Later Model is Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- 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

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K100D Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon 1100D and Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and K100D (6MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

The 1100D was brought out 4 years after the K100D which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1100D matches up against the K100D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K100D Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1100D and Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1100D Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Pentax K100D
1100D | K100D | |||
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Announced | April 2011 | ![]() | December 2006 | More modern by 54 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Canon 1100D
K100D | 1100D |
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Common features in the Canon 1100D and Pentax K100D
1100D | K100D | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon 1100D vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1100D has got physical measurements 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 K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Compare the Canon 1100D and Pentax K100D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1100D and the K100D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1100D and K100D is 67 and 64 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1100D and K100D.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 1100D to give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger 1100D will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1100D vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Canon EOS 1100D | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 1100D | Pentax K100D |
Also called | EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-04-13 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
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 |
Available lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 495 grams (1.09 lbs) | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 755 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E10 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $450 | $0 |