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Canon T6i vs Pentax K100D

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon T6i vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Canon T6i
(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
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
  • Successor is Pentax K100D S
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Pentax K100D

 T6i K100D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015December 2006More modern by 100 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 display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Canon T6i

 K100D T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Pentax K100D

 T6i K100D 
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).

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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.

Canon T6i vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and K100D is 66 and 64 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T6i
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography features
Pentax K100D Street photography features
71
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
58
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
heavier than average in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography factors
Pentax K100D Sports photography factors
61
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (440 CIPA)
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography factors
Pentax K100D Travel photography factors
66
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (440 per charge)
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (660g)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i Landscape photography features
Pentax K100D Landscape photography features
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (440 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging features
Pentax K100D Vlogging features
72
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon T6i vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Pentax K100D
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iPentax K100D
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