Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 2.5 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 3200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 6 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 3008 x 2008 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Image sensor format | APS-C |
Sensor size | 0.93 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 6.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 6.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2008 px |
Other resolutions |
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Lens mount |
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Optical zoom | 3.0 x |
Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x |
AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | no |
Focus adjustment | Auto |
Contrast autofocus | no |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5x |
Autofocus | Single |
Manual focus | yes |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Number of focus points | 11 |
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 11 |
Image stabiliser | Built-in |
Filter diameter | 2.05 in |
Phase detection autofocus | yes |
Camera shutter type | Electronic |
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Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | yes |
Aperture priority | yes |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps |
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Continuous shooting | yes |
Self-timer delay | 2.0 s |
Histogram | yes |
Flash sync speed | 1/180s |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash modes |
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External flash connection | Hot shoe |
Flash metering system |
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External flash | yes |
Continuous drive | 2.8 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Manual settings | yes |
Self-timer options |
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Speed (JPEG) | 2.8 fps |
Speed (RAW) | 2.8 fps |
Body type | Compact SLR |
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Body material | Plastic |
Colour of product | Black |
Anti-dust system | yes |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Compatible memory cards | SD |
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Storage types |
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HDMI | no |
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USB version | 2.0 |
Remote control | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
Firewire | no |
ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 200 |
ISO maximum | 3200 |
White balance presets | 8 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats |
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Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift |
Uncompressed format | RAW |
AEB/HDR support | no |
Screen size | 2.5 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 210000 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | no |
Viewfinder | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | 96.0 % |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.85 x |
Separate info display | yes |
Video recording | no |
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Camera playback | Slide show |
Weight | 28.04 oz |
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Width | 5.1 in |
Height | 3.64 in |
Depth | 2.76 in |
Battery technology | Alkaline |
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Number of batteries supported | 4 |
Timelapse recording | no |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | no |
Image editing modes | Rotating |
The newest DSLR from Pentax is a whole lot like its 6.1MP K100D, but with some special powers.
Pentax's entry-level SLR gets a revamp and a price drop
Pentax K100D Super review, find out how the K100D Super stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.
Review posted 9/17/2007 Click on the K100D Super for a QuickTime VR tour The Pentax K100D Super combines 6.1 effective megapixels of resolution with a host of advanced technology, including both Shake Reduction and Dust Removal systems, to deliver high-quality digital SLR photography and
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Pentax K100D Super review
The Pentax K100D Super lives up to its name with its easy-to-use operation and well-saturated, colourful images. The 6-megapixel dSLR is great value and delivers similar results to some 10-megapixel competitors. For someone looking to switch from film to digital, this Super camera will ease the pain in transition
Pentax today announced an updated version of the K100D digital SLR. The new K100D Super adds ISO 3200 sensitivity, SDM (Supersonic Drive Motor) lens support and a Dust Removal system which operates in the same manner as the K10D; a combination of a special protective coating on the low pass filter and a high frequency 'shake' of the sensor using the SR system. In addition to the K100D Pentax has also revealed a new compact P-TTL flash, the AF-200G which has a guide number of 20.
Digital Features & Controls The 2.5-inch color LCD is used for accessing the menus and reviewing captured images - it cannot be used as a viewfinder. To the right of the eyelevel finder is the e-dial which in playback functions as the Index and Zoomed View dial. The AE Lock button in playback
Pentax K100D S is a 6.0MP Entry-Level DSLR camera with a APS-C sized CCD sensor and Pentax KAF2 mount. Read our K100D Super review to find its pros and cons.