Canon T6i vs Pentax K100D
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Canon T6i vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Released February 2015
- Additionally referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
- Succeeded the Canon 700D
- Refreshed by Canon T7i
(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
- Successor is Pentax K100D S
Canon T6i vs Pentax K100D Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Canon T6i and Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and K100D (6MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe T6i was brought out 8 years after the K100D which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the T6i matches up against the K100D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon T6i vs Pentax K100D Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon T6i Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Pentax K100D
T6i | K100D | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | December 2006 | More modern by 100 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 210k | Crisper display (+830k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Canon T6i
K100D | T6i |
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Common features in the Canon T6i and Pentax K100D
T6i | K100D | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Canon T6i vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6i features physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Contrast the Canon T6i and Pentax K100D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the T6i versus the K100D.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and K100D is 66 and 64 respectively.
Canon T6i vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T6i and K100D.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon T6i to provide more detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern T6i should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon T6i vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon T6i vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Pentax K100D |
Otherwise known as | EOS 750D / Kiss X8i | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF |
Number of lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 555g (1.22 lb) | 660g (1.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 919 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E17 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $749 | $0 |