Canon R100 vs Pentax Q7
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Canon R100 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise 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
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax Q10

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Canon R100 vs Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

The R100 was released 9 years after the Q7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the R100 grades versus the Q7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R100 & Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R100 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Pentax Q7
R100 | Q7 | |||
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Introduced | May 2023 | ![]() | August 2013 | Newer by 120 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Canon R100
Q7 | R100 |
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Common features in the Canon R100 and Pentax Q7
R100 | Q7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon R100 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R100 features external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R100 vs Pentax Q7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the R100 versus the Q7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and Q7 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and Q7.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R100 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon R100 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer R100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R100 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Canon EOS R100 | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS R100 | Pentax Q7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2023-05-24 | 2013-08-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 332.3mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 3975 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon RF | Pentax Q |
Total lenses | 39 | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.5fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6m at ISO 100 | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 356 grams (0.78 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $479 | $480 |