Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D
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![Canon EOS 1000D front Canon EOS 1000D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-1000D/Canon-1000D-front.jpg)
![Pentax K200D front Pentax K200D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K200D/Pentax-K200D-front.jpg)
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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Pentax K100D S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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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D and Pentax K200D. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Pentax K200D
1000D | K200D |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Canon 1000D
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 1000D and Pentax K200D
1000D | K200D | |||
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Announced | July 2008 | ![]() | September 2008 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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 Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-1000D-vs-Pentax-K200D-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-1000D-vs-Pentax-K200D-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-1000D-vs-Pentax-K200D-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-1000D-vs-Pentax-K200D-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Pentax K200D | |
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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 |