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Canon R100 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
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
83
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