Canon 1000D vs Pentax K200D

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.

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.

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.

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

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.