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Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2017
  • Also Known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Replaced the Canon 100D
  • Renewed by Canon SL3
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Released June 2007
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D
  • Renewed by Pentax K200D
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Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SL2 versus Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and K100D S (6MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SL2 was manufactured 10 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SL2 matches up vs the K100D S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Pentax K100D S

 SL2 K100D S 
ReleasedJune 2017June 2007Fresher by 122 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kCrisper display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Canon SL2

 K100D S SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Pentax K100D S

 SL2 K100D S 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SL2 provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL2 versus the K100D S.

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and K100D S is 71 and 65 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and K100D S.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SL2 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SL2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 Portrait photography info
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 Street photography advice
Pentax K100D S Street photography advice
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 Sports photography features
Pentax K100D S Sports photography features
69
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 Travel photography details
Pentax K100D S Travel photography details
82
better than average battery life (650 shots)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography factors
78
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 Vlogging details
Pentax K100D S Vlogging details
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon SL2 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Pentax K100D S
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Pentax K100D Super
Also called EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-06-29 2007-06-28
Body design 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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.80 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 grams (1.00 lbs) 646 grams (1.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $699 $520