Canon EOS 90D vs Pentax K100D

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 90D Pentax K100D
      BrandCanonPentax
      ModelEOS 90DK100D
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 80D
      Successor ModelPentax K100D Super
      MSRP$1199 (body only), $1349 (w/18-55mm lens), $1599 (w/18-135mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 90D Pentax K100D
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels34.4 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels32.5 Megapixel6.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS 90D Pentax K100D
      ProcessorDIGIC 8
      Max Image Resolution6960 x 46403008 x 2008
      Other Resolutions2400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, TungstenTTL Auto, Preset (Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash), Custom white balance, Manual
      Focus Canon EOS 90D Pentax K100D
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, Manual
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points4511
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points45
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 90D Pentax K100D
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SPentax KAF
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 90D Pentax K100D
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot210k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 90D Pentax K100D
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.57x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS 90D Pentax K100D
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps2.8 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 32.5 MP for up to 25 Frames (Raw) / 58 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 11 fps at 32.5 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 32.5 MP
      Flash Canon EOS 90D Pentax K100D
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye reduction
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 90D Pentax K100D
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityProgram AE, Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode, Scene Mode, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Auto Exposure Lock
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±1.5EV (1/2 steps) or ±1EV (1/3 steps) up to 3 frames
      Exposure Lock
      Video Canon EOS 90D Pentax K100D
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [120 mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [12 to 120 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      No
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 25/29.97 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
      Terminals Canon EOS 90D Pentax K100D
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 90D Pentax K100D
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible *As of August, 2019: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control Wired , wireless or smartphone Wired (optional)
      Environmental Canon EOS 90D Pentax K100D
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 90D Pentax K100D
      Dimensions141 x 105 x 77 mm (5.55 x 4.13 x 3.03")129 x 93 x 70 mm (5.08 x 3.66 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)701 g (1.55 lb / 24.73 oz)660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)12.4 x 8.8 x 4.6"
      Package Weight3.155 lb3 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 90D Pentax K100D
      Battery PackLP-E6N4 x AA
      Battery Life1300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Canon EOS 90D Pentax K100D
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionAluminum alloy and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber


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