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Canon 300D vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
63
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Canon EOS 300D front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Canon 300D vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Canon 300D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 645g - 142 x 99 x 72mm
  • Released September 2003
  • Alternative Name is EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
  • Replacement is Canon 350D
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2007
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D
  • New Model is Pentax K200D
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Canon 300D vs Pentax K100D S Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon 300D versus Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 300D (6MP) and the K100D S (6MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 300D was brought out 4 years earlier than the K100D S which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 300D matches up against the K100D S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Pentax K100D S

 300D K100D S 

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Canon 300D

 K100D S 300D 
AnnouncedJune 2007September 2003More modern by 46 months
Screen sizing2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution210k118kClearer screen (+92k dot)

Common features in the Canon 300D and Pentax K100D S

 300D K100D S 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon 300D vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 300D enjoys physical measurements of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon 300D versus Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 300D vs the K100D S.

Canon 300D vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 300D and K100D S is 63 and 65 respectively.

Canon 300D vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Canon 300D vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 300D and K100D S.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged 300D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 300D vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Canon 300D vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 300D vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 300D
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D S
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
51
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 300D
Street photography with Pentax K100D S
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon 300D Sports photography factors
Pentax K100D S Sports photography factors
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 300D
Travel photography with Pentax K100D S
43
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
45
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 300D
Landscape photography with Pentax K100D S
45
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 300D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D S as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
9
no video recording
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Canon 300D vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 300D and Pentax K100D S
 Canon EOS 300DPentax K100D Super
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 300D Pentax K100D Super
Also called as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2003-09-04 2007-06-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3072 x 2048 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 118 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 645 gr (1.42 lbs) 646 gr (1.42 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 99 x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 544 not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $54 $520