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Canon T7i vs Pentax K100D

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon T7i vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Previous Model is Canon T6i
  • Replacement is Canon T8i
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
Photography Glossary

Canon T7i vs Pentax K100D Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon T7i vs Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and K100D (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T7i was manufactured 10 years after the K100D which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the T7i matches up vs the K100D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Pentax K100D

 T7i K100D 
RevealedFebruary 2017December 2006More modern by 125 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kClearer screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Canon T7i

 K100D T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Pentax K100D

 T7i K100D 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Canon T7i vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon T7i provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the T7i against the K100D.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T7i and K100D is 67 and 64 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the T7i and K100D.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon T7i to deliver extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern T7i is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography factors
Pentax K100D Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography highlights
Pentax K100D Street photography highlights
73
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
heavier than competition in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography features
Pentax K100D Sports photography features
66
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T7i
Travel photography with Pentax K100D
80
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
42
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography information
Pentax K100D Landscape photography information
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging highlights
Pentax K100D Vlogging highlights
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Pentax K100D
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iPentax K100D
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Pentax K100D
Alternate name EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-02-15 2006-12-03
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
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 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 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
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 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532 grams (1.17 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
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