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Pentax K100D S vs Sony A35

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42
Pentax K100D Super front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Pentax K100D S vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Pentax K100D S
(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
  • Announced June 2007
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D
  • Replacement is Pentax K200D
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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Pentax K100D S vs Sony A35 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax K100D S versus Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K100D S was released 5 years earlier than the A35 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K100D S scores against the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Sony A35

 K100D S A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Pentax K100D S

 A35 K100D S 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011June 2007Newer by 51 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kSharper display (+711k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K100D S and Sony A35

 K100D S A35 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Pentax K100D S vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K100D S features outer measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the K100D S versus the A35.

Pentax K100D S vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K100D S and A35 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Pentax K100D S vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K100D S and A35.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A35 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged K100D S is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax K100D S vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K100D S vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D S Portrait photography factors
Sony A35 Portrait photography factors
51
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (415 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K100D S as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (6MP)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K100D S Travel photography factors
Sony A35 Travel photography factors
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
59
lighter than competition (415 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (440 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K100D S Landscape photography factors
Sony A35 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D S Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
lighter than competition (415 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Pentax K100D S vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D S and Sony A35
 Pentax K100D SuperSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K100D Super Sony SLT-A35
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2007-06-28 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 11 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 210 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 646 gr (1.42 pounds) 415 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $520 $598