Canon 400D vs Pentax K100D S

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon 400D vs Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and K100D S (6MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 400D was announced 8 months before the K100D S which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the 400D grades against the K100D S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 400D and Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are available at Canon 400D Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 400D has outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 400D versus the K100D S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 400D and K100D S is 69 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 400D and K100D S.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon 400D to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 400D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.