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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Replacement is Canon 1100D
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2008
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D S
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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon 1000D versus Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 1000D was revealed within a month of the K200D which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1000D grades vs the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Pentax K200D

 1000D K200D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Canon 1000D

 K200D 1000D 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Pentax K200D

 1000D K200D 
AnnouncedJuly 2008September 2008Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1000D enjoys external dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1000D compared to the K200D.

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and K200D is 70 and 61 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1000D and K200D.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography advice
Pentax K200D Portrait photography advice
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography features
Pentax K200D Street photography features
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
heavier than competitors in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1000D
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
41
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography highlights
Pentax K200D Travel photography highlights
45
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (500 shots)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
47
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (690g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography details
Pentax K200D Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (500 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
56
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1000D
Vlogging with Pentax K200D
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Pentax K200D
 Canon EOS 1000DPentax K200D
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 1000D Pentax K200D
Also referred to as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2008-07-22 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 3888 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 502 gr (1.11 lbs) 690 gr (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 64
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 11.4
DXO Low light rating 719 561
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $160 $600