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Canon T7 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon T7 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Canon T7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Alternate Name is EOS 2000D
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Replacement is Pentax K100D S
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Canon T7 vs Pentax K100D Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon T7 versus Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and K100D (6MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The T7 was released 11 years after the K100D which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the T7 matches up versus the K100D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Pentax K100D

 T7 K100D 
RevealedFebruary 2018December 2006Newer by 137 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kSharper screen (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Canon T7

 K100D T7 

Common features in the Canon T7 and Pentax K100D

 T7 K100D 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon T7 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon T7 has got physical measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T7 versus Pentax K100D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the T7 versus the K100D.

Canon T7 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T7 and K100D is 68 and 64 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Canon T7 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the T7 and K100D.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon T7 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger T7 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon T7 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Canon T7 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7 Portrait photography features
Pentax K100D Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Street photography camera
61
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
more heavy than average (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7 Sports photography details
Pentax K100D Sports photography details
62
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 shots)
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7 Travel photography information
Pentax K100D Travel photography information
56
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (500 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
42
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (660 grams)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7 Landscape photography information
Pentax K100D Landscape photography information
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7
Vlogging with Pentax K100D
28
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
9
no video recording
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Canon T7 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7 and Pentax K100D
 Canon EOS Rebel T7Pentax K100D
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7 Pentax K100D
Also called as EOS 2000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-02-26 2006-12-03
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 475 gr (1.05 lb) 660 gr (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1009 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E10 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $390 $0