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Canon 1100D vs Pentax K100D

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(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
Pentax K100D
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Pentax K100D

 1100D K100D 
AnnouncedApril 2011December 2006More modern by 54 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Canon 1100D

 K100D 1100D 

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Pentax K100D

 1100D K100D 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K100D size comparison

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

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography details
Pentax K100D Portrait photography details
63
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1100D
Street photography with Pentax K100D
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D Sports photography highlights
Pentax K100D Sports photography highlights
51
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (700 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Travel photography camera
53
great battery (700 per charge)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
42
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (660g)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D Landscape photography features
Pentax K100D Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (700 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
no Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D Vlogging info
Pentax K100D Vlogging info
22
includes face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1100D vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Pentax K100D
 Canon EOS 1100DPentax K100D
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