Canon T6 vs Pentax K100D S
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Canon T6 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
- Announced March 2016
- Alternate Name is EOS Rebel 1300D
- Earlier Model is Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Revealed June 2007
- Old Model is Pentax K100D
- Replacement is Pentax K200D
Photography Glossary Canon T6 vs Pentax K100D S Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon T6 versus Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and K100D S (6MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe T6 was unveiled 8 years after the K100D S which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the T6 scores against the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS T6 and Pentax K100D Super. The full galleries are available at Canon T6 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Pentax K100D S
| T6 | K100D S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2016 |  | June 2007 | More modern by 106 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 210k | Clearer screen (+710k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Canon T6
| K100D S | T6 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon T6 and Pentax K100D S
| T6 | K100D S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon T6 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon T6 has outside dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Check out the Canon T6 versus Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the T6 against the K100D S.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T6 and K100D S is 68 and 65 respectively.
Canon T6 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6 and K100D S.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon T6 to offer extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger T6 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Canon T6 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon T6 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
| Canon EOS T6 | Pentax K100D Super | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS T6 | Pentax K100D Super |
| Also referred to as | EOS Rebel 1300D | - |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2016-03-10 | 2007-06-28 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone 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 | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 485 grams (1.07 pounds) | 646 grams (1.42 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 66 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 781 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photos | - |
| Form 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 | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $549 | $520 |
