Pentax K-x vs Canon ELPH 100 HS

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Pentax K-x vs Canon ELPH 100 HS

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APS-C 369.7mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-x Review.
See real-world photos taken with the K-x.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon ELPH 100 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the ELPH 100 HS.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-r
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Differences

Pentax K-x advantages over Canon ELPH 100 HS

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 5.53 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~0.60 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

420 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.10 vs 0.49 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
4.3 fps vs 3.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/1500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon ELPH 100 HS advantages over Pentax K-x

Less expensive
$180 vs $650 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Thinner
19 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 25 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Read our Pentax K-x Full Review

Small, smooth, and easily pocketable; Smart Auto makes scene choices for you; Big 3-inch LCD; Good 11x14-inch prints from ISO 100 to 800; Night Scene mode; Full HD video.
Buttons could be small for some; Default color can seem muted; Function menu is less friendly than old design; Only digital zoom available in Movie mode.
Read our Canon ELPH 100 HS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A380

Pentax K-x

Sony DSLR-A380

$702
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$849
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
HDMI out

Compare Pentax K-x vs Sony DSLR-A380

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Sony DSLR-A380

$160
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony DSLR-A380

Compared to Pentax K-7

Pentax K-x

Pentax K-7

$702
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$1300
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Top deck display

Compare Pentax K-x vs Pentax K-7

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Pentax K-7

$160
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Pentax K-7

Compared to Canon SD1300 IS

Pentax K-x

Canon SD1300 IS

$702
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$200
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Pentax K-x vs Canon SD1300 IS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon SD1300 IS

$160
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
Shoots 24p video

$200
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SD1300 IS

Compared to Pentax K-r

Pentax K-x

Pentax K-r

$702
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

$850
APS-C

Fast startup
External Mic Jack

Compare Pentax K-x vs Pentax K-r

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Pentax K-r

$160
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$850
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Pentax K-r

Compared to Canon A2200

Pentax K-x

Canon A2200

$702
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$129
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Pentax K-x vs Canon A2200

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon A2200

$160
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
HDMI out

$129
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon A2200

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