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Canon SL3 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Also Known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Earlier Model is Canon SL2
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
  • Announced December 2006
  • Renewed by Pentax K100D S
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Canon SL3 vs Pentax K100D Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon SL3 vs Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and K100D (6MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SL3 was manufactured 12 years after the K100D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SL3 scores vs the K100D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Pentax K100D

 SL3 K100D 
AnnouncedApril 2019December 2006More modern by 151 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kSharper display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Canon SL3

 K100D SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Pentax K100D

 SL3 K100D 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SL3 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SL3 against the K100D.

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and K100D is 71 and 64 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL3 and K100D.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SL3 to provide more detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SL3 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Portrait photography camera
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Street photography camera
75
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SL3
Sports photography with Pentax K100D
70
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (1,070 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K100D Travel photography highlights
82
better than average battery (1,070 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
42
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K100D Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,070 CIPA)
no image stabilization
52
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging advice
Pentax K100D Vlogging advice
75
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon SL3 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Pentax K100D
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Pentax K100D
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Pentax K100D
Also referred to as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-04-10 2006-12-03
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 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 449g (0.99 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1070 pictures -
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $599 $0