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Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
70
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon EOS 350D front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Canon 350D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 127 x 94 x 64mm
  • Revealed April 2005
  • Other Name is EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N
  • Succeeded the Canon 300D
  • Refreshed by Canon 400D
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
  • Released June 2007
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D
  • Successor is Pentax K200D
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Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and K100D S (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 350D was brought out 3 years before the K100D S which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the 350D grades versus the K100D S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Pentax K100D S

 350D K100D S 

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Canon 350D

 K100D S 350D 
ReleasedJune 2007April 2005More modern by 27 months
Screen size2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution210k115kSharper screen (+95k dot)

Common features in the Canon 350D and Pentax K100D S

 350D K100D S 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 350D has got outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 350D vs the K100D S.

Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 350D and K100D S is 70 and 65 respectively.

Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 350D and K100D S.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon 350D to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 350D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 350D Portrait photography factors
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography factors
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (8MP)
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 350D Street photography factors
Pentax K100D S Street photography factors
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon 350D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 350D Travel photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Travel photography highlights
47
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 350D Landscape photography details
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 350D Vlogging factors
Pentax K100D S Vlogging factors
9
no video
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 350D vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 350D and Pentax K100D S
 Canon EOS 350DPentax K100D Super
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 350D Pentax K100D Super
Alternative name EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2005-04-06 2007-06-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2304 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 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 540g (1.19 lbs) 646g (1.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 637 not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $520