Canon 1200D vs Pentax K100D S
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Canon 1200D vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 480g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
- Announced February 2014
- Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
- Earlier Model is Canon 1100D
- Refreshed by Canon T6
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Released June 2007
- Old Model is Pentax K100D
- Renewed by Pentax K200D

Canon 1200D vs Pentax K100D S Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon 1200D and Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and K100D S (6MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 1200D was introduced 6 years after the K100D S which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the 1200D matches up against the K100D S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 1200D vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1200D & Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1200D Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Pentax K100D S
1200D | K100D S | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | June 2007 | More modern by 81 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper display (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Canon 1200D
K100D S | 1200D |
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Common features in the Canon 1200D and Pentax K100D S
1200D | K100D S | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon 1200D vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1200D has external dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
See the Canon 1200D and Pentax K100D S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 1200D vs the K100D S.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1200D and K100D S is 68 and 65 respectively.

Canon 1200D vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1200D and K100D S.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon 1200D to offer you extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer 1200D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1200D vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1200D vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Canon EOS 1200D | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 1200D | Pentax K100D Super |
Also referred to as | EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2007-06-28 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 480g (1.06 lbs) | 646g (1.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 724 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | - |
Style of battery | 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/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $549 | $520 |