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Canon 4000D vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
52
Overall
58
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Introduced February 2018
Pentax K100D S
(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
  • Revealed June 2007
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D
  • Renewed by Pentax K200D
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Canon 4000D vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon 4000D and Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and K100D S (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 4000D was revealed 10 years after the K100D S which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 4000D scores vs the K100D S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Pentax K100D S

 4000D K100D S 
RevealedFebruary 2018June 2007More modern by 130 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Canon 4000D

 K100D S 4000D 

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Pentax K100D S

 4000D K100D S 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 4000D features external measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Compare the Canon 4000D and Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 4000D versus the K100D S.

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and K100D S is 69 and 65 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 4000D and K100D S.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 4000D to result in greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer 4000D will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography advice
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography factors
Pentax K100D S Sports photography factors
60
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (500 CIPA)
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography info
Pentax K100D S Travel photography info
56
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography advice
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography advice
59
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging factors
Pentax K100D S Vlogging factors
28
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 4000D vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Pentax K100D S
 Canon EOS 4000DPentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 4000D Pentax K100D Super
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-26 2007-06-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 436 gr (0.96 lb) 646 gr (1.42 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $293 $520