Canon R100 vs Pentax Q
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72 Features
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Canon R100 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Released May 2023
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Revealed June 2011
- Renewed by Pentax Q10

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Canon R100 versus Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and Q (12MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

The R100 was announced 12 years after the Q which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the R100 grades against the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R100 and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are available at Canon R100 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Pentax Q
R100 | Q | |||
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Revealed | May 2023 | ![]() | June 2011 | More modern by 146 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Canon R100
Q | R100 |
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Common features in the Canon R100 and Pentax Q
R100 | Q | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon R100 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R100 enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Canon R100 versus Pentax Q in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the R100 against the Q.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R100 and Q is 76 and 93 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R100 and Q.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R100 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R100 will produce more detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern R100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder


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