Pentax K100D Super vs Pentax K100D

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D
      BrandPentaxPentax
      ModelK100D SuperK100D
      Predecessor ModelPentax K100D
      Successor ModelPentax K200D Pentax K100D Super
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel6.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200200 - 3,200
      Photo Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20083008 x 2008
      Other Resolutions2400 x 1600, 1536 x 10242400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsNormal, Fine, SuperfineNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceTTL Auto, Preset (Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash), Custom white balance, ManualTTL Auto, Preset (Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash), Custom white balance, Manual
      Focus Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, ManualAF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, Manual
      Number of Focus Points1111
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Pentax KAF
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"2.5"
      Screen Resolution210k dot210k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x0.57x
      Shutter Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal PlaneElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.8 fps2.8 fps
      Flash Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye reduction
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye reduction
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D
      Exposure ModesProgram AE, Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode, Scene Mode, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Auto Exposure LockProgram AE, Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode, Scene Mode, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Auto Exposure Lock
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1.5EV (1/2 steps) or ±1EV (1/3 steps) up to 3 frames ±1.5EV (1/2 steps) or ±1EV (1/3 steps) up to 3 frames
      Exposure Lock
      Video Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D
      Internal Recording ModesNoNo
      Interval Recording
      Terminals Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Speaker
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired (optional) Wired (optional)
      Environmental Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D
      Dimensions129 x 91 x 71 mm (5.08 x 3.58 x 2.8")129 x 93 x 70 mm (5.08 x 3.66 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
      Package Weight3 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D
      Battery Pack4 x AA4 x AA
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Pentax K100D Super Pentax K100D
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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