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Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Canon T6s
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Additionally Known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Superseded the Canon 700D
  • Successor is Canon 77D
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
  • Introduced June 2007
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D
  • New Model is Pentax K200D
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Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and K100D S (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T6s was launched 7 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the T6s matches up vs the K100D S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Pentax K100D S

 T6s K100D S 
IntroducedFebruary 2015June 2007Fresher by 93 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kClearer display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Canon T6s

 K100D S T6s 

Common features in the Canon T6s and Pentax K100D S

 T6s K100D S 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon T6s has got outside 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 S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the T6s compared to the K100D S.

Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6s and K100D S is 66 and 65 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T6s and K100D S.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon T6s to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger T6s is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6s Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography highlights
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T6s Street photography information
Pentax K100D S Street photography information
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lack of image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6s Sports photography features
Pentax K100D S Sports photography features
61
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6s Travel photography details
Pentax K100D S Travel photography details
66
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6s Landscape photography advice
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography advice
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T6s
Vlogging with Pentax K100D S
72
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon T6s vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Pentax K100D S
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sPentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6s Pentax K100D Super
Also Known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2007-06-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data 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 565g (1.25 lbs) 646g (1.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" 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 -
Battery type 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $849 $520