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Canon R100 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
76
Imaging
71
Features
70
Overall
70
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Canon R100
(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
Pentax Q7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Pentax Q7

 R100 Q7 
IntroducedMay 2023August 2013Newer by 120 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Canon R100

 Q7 R100 

Common features in the Canon R100 and Pentax Q7

 R100 Q7 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.00"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

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

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R100
Portrait photography with Pentax Q7
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
48
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (200g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q7 Sports photography factors
64
quiet shooting (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R100 Travel photography details
Pentax Q7 Travel photography details
76
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competition (200g)
built-in flash
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography factors
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R100
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
34
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon R100 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Pentax Q7
 Canon EOS R100Pentax Q7
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