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Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Canon T6s
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Other Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Superseded the Canon 700D
  • Later Model is Canon 77D
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
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Refreshed by Pentax K100D S
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Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and K100D (6MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T6s was announced 8 years after the K100D which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the T6s grades against the K100D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Pentax K100D

 T6s K100D 
RevealedFebruary 2015December 2006Newer by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kSharper display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Canon T6s

 K100D T6s 

Common features in the Canon T6s and Pentax K100D

 T6s K100D 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon T6s features external measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the T6s compared to the K100D.

Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T6s and K100D is 66 and 64 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the T6s and K100D.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon T6s to provide extra detail with its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger T6s is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6s Portrait photography info
Pentax K100D Portrait photography info
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
51
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T6s as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Street photography camera
70
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
no image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
heavier than competitors in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T6s
Sports photography with Pentax K100D
61
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6s as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Travel photography camera
66
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
42
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (660g)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6s Landscape photography info
Pentax K100D Landscape photography info
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 shots)
missing Timelapse function
52
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6s Vlogging advice
Pentax K100D Vlogging advice
72
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Pentax K100D
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sPentax K100D
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6s Pentax K100D
Also called EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2006-12-03
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 6 megapixels
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 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 19 11
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
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 rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 915 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $849 $0