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Canon T8i vs Pentax K100D

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon T8i vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Alternate Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Superseded the Canon T7i
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
  • Launched December 2006
  • Later Model is Pentax K100D S
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Canon T8i vs Pentax K100D Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon T8i versus Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and K100D (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T8i was introduced 13 years later than the K100D and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the T8i grades against the K100D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Pentax K100D

 T8i K100D 
LaunchedFebruary 2020December 2006Fresher by 161 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kClearer screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Canon T8i

 K100D T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Pentax K100D

 T8i K100D 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Canon T8i vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon T8i features physical measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Canon T8i versus Pentax K100D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the T8i vs the K100D.

Canon T8i vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the T8i and K100D is 67 and 64 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the T8i and K100D.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon T8i to offer you more detail using its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger T8i provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T8i vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography factors
Pentax K100D Street photography factors
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
heavier than competitors (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography info
Pentax K100D Sports photography info
76
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (800 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Travel photography camera
80
great battery life (800 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
42
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (660 grams)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (800 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
52
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging factors
Pentax K100D Vlogging factors
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon T8i vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Pentax K100D
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iPentax K100D
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Pentax K100D
Other name EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2020-02-12 2006-12-03
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.5 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 gr (1.14 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 800 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $750 $0