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Pentax K100D Super vs Pentax K100D
Pentax K100D Super
Camera summary
The Pentax K100D Super, made by Pentax, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on June 28, 2007.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
2.1 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Pentax K100D, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Pentax K100D
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Pentax K200D, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Pentax K200D
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 6 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 11 focus points.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Pentax K100D
Camera summary
The Pentax K100D, made by Pentax, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on Dec. 3, 2006.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
2.1 out of 5 stars
|
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Pentax K100D Super, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Pentax K100D Super
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 6 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 11 focus points.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Pentax K100D Super | Pentax K100D |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
No |
| Af Face detection | No |
No |
| Af live view | No |
No |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Connectivity |
Pentax K100D Super | Pentax K100D |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Pentax K100D Super | Pentax K100D |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
Yes |
| Center weighted | No |
No |
| Multi segment | No |
No |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Pentax K100D Super | Pentax K100D |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | June 28, 2007 | Dec. 3, 2006 |
| Body type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| msrp | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| model | Pentax K100D Super | Pentax K100D |
| Predecessor model | Pentax K100D | |
| Successor model | Pentax K200D | Pentax K100D Super |
Lense |
Pentax K100D Super | Pentax K100D |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5� | 1.5� |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 163 | 163 |
Other features |
Pentax K100D Super | Pentax K100D |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/MMC card |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Pentax K100D Super | Pentax K100D |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Flash range | n/a | n/a |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 3.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Pentax K100D Super | Pentax K100D |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
| Battery type | AA | AA |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 91 x 71mm | 129 x 93 x 70mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 646 grs | 660 grs |
Screen |
Pentax K100D Super | Pentax K100D |
| Live view | No |
No |
| Screen resolution | 210 | 210 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Pentax K100D Super | Pentax K100D |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7 mm | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 6 | 6 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Headphone port |
Pentax K100D Super | Pentax K100D |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | - |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | - |
| Video resolutions | - | - |
Viewfinder |
Pentax K100D Super | Pentax K100D |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |