Canon R100 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Canon R100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R100 & Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R100 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Pentax Q-S1
R100 | Q-S1 | |||
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Released | May 2023 | ![]() | August 2014 | More modern by 108 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Canon R100
Q-S1 | R100 |
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Common features in the Canon R100 and Pentax Q-S1
R100 | Q-S1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon R100 vs Pentax Q-S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Canon EOS R100 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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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 |