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Canon R100 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched May 2023
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2014
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Canon R100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon R100 vs Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

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The R100 was launched 8 years after the Q-S1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the R100 scores vs the Q-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Pentax Q-S1

 R100 Q-S1 
ReleasedMay 2023August 2014More modern by 108 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Canon R100

 Q-S1 R100 

Common features in the Canon R100 and Pentax Q-S1

 R100 Q-S1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R100 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the R100 vs the Q-S1.

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R100 and Q-S1 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and Q-S1.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R100 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer R100 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography information
83
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
46
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography highlights
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (203 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography factors
64
quiet shutter (1/4,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R100 Travel photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography information
76
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than others in class (203g)
has built in flash
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R100 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R100 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging highlights
34
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (203 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Canon R100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Pentax Q-S1
 Canon EOS R100Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS R100 Pentax Q-S1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2014-08-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3975 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 39 8
Crop factor 1.6 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lbs) 203 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $479 $250