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Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
71
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Earlier Model is Canon 100D
  • Successor is Canon SL3
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Replacement is Pentax K100D S
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Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SL2 versus Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and K100D (6MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SL2 was introduced 10 years after the K100D which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SL2 matches up versus the K100D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Pentax K100D

 SL2 K100D 
LaunchedJune 2017December 2006Newer by 129 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kClearer display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Canon SL2

 K100D SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Pentax K100D

 SL2 K100D 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SL2 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SL2 compared to the K100D.

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and K100D is 71 and 64 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and K100D.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SL2 to give greater detail using its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger SL2 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 Portrait photography info
Pentax K100D Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 Street photography features
Pentax K100D Street photography features
74
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 Sports photography info
Pentax K100D Sports photography info
69
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (650 shots)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL2
Travel photography with Pentax K100D
81
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Landscape photography camera
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
52
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 Vlogging information
Pentax K100D Vlogging information
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Pentax K100D
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Pentax K100D
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Pentax K100D
Also called EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2017-06-29 2006-12-03
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.80 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 gr (1.00 lb) 660 gr (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1041 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $699 $0