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Pentax K100D S vs Sony A37

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42
Pentax K100D Super front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Pentax K100D S vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Launched June 2007
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D
  • Successor is Pentax K200D
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A35
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Pentax K100D S vs Sony A37 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Pentax K100D S versus Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K100D S was manufactured 5 years earlier than the A37 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the K100D S matches up against the A37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Sony A37

 K100D S A37 

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Pentax K100D S

 A37 K100D S 
RevealedMay 2012June 2007More modern by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.6"2.5"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K100D S and Sony A37

 K100D S A37 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Pentax K100D S vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K100D S enjoys physical dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K100D S versus Sony A37 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the K100D S compared to the A37.

Pentax K100D S vs Sony A37 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K100D S and A37 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K100D S vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K100D S and A37.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A37 to offer more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged K100D S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K100D S vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D S vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K100D S vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
51
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K100D S Street photography details
Sony A37 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K100D S
Sports photography with Sony A37
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K100D S Travel photography advice
Sony A37 Travel photography advice
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
54
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K100D S Landscape photography features
Sony A37 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.6 inch)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D S Vlogging highlights
Sony A37 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Pentax K100D S vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D S and Sony A37
 Pentax K100D SuperSony SLT-A37
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K100D Super Sony SLT-A37
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2007-06-28 2012-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.6 inches
Resolution of display 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 646 gr (1.42 lb) 506 gr (1.12 lb)
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 Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $520 $522