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Canon 450D vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
42
Overall
46
Canon EOS 450D front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Canon 450D vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Canon 450D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 524g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
  • Previous Model is Canon 400D
  • Successor is Canon 500D
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
  • Renewed by Pentax K200D
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Canon 450D vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon 450D versus Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 450D (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 450D was announced 11 months after the K100D S so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 450D grades versus the K100D S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Pentax K100D S

 450D K100D S 
AnnouncedMay 2008June 2007Newer by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Canon 450D

 K100D S 450D 

Common features in the Canon 450D and Pentax K100D S

 450D K100D S 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon 450D vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 450D has physical measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has proportions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon 450D versus Pentax K100D S in the all new 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 select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 450D against the K100D S.

Canon 450D vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 450D and K100D S is 70 and 65 respectively.

Canon 450D vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Canon 450D vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 450D and K100D S.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 450D to give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer 450D provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 450D vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Canon 450D vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 450D vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 450D
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D S
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 450D Street photography details
Pentax K100D S Street photography details
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 450D Sports photography details
Pentax K100D S Sports photography details
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 450D Travel photography information
Pentax K100D S Travel photography information
48
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 450D
Landscape photography with Pentax K100D S
58
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 450D Vlogging highlights
Pentax K100D S Vlogging highlights
9
no video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 450D vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 450D and Pentax K100D S
 Canon EOS 450DPentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 450D Pentax K100D Super
Also called EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2008-05-23 2007-06-28
Body design 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 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4272 x 2848 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lb) 646 grams (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 692 not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $550 $520