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Canon 100D vs Pentax K200D

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Canon 100D vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • Updated by Canon SL2
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Released September 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D S
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Canon 100D vs Pentax K200D Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon 100D vs Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and K200D (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 100D was launched 4 years after the K200D which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 100D matches up vs the K200D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Pentax K200D

 100D K200D 
ReleasedJuly 2013September 2008More modern by 60 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Canon 100D

 K200D 100D 

Common features in the Canon 100D and Pentax K200D

 100D K200D 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 100D provides outer measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 100D versus the K200D.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 100D and K200D is 73 and 61 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 100D and K200D.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 100D to provide more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern 100D should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K200D Portrait photography highlights
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography information
Pentax K200D Street photography information
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others in class (407g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
58
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (380 CIPA)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than others in class (407g)
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery (380 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
47
environment proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (690g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 100D
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (380 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
56
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D Vlogging factors
Pentax K200D Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
lighter than others in class (407g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 100D vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Pentax K200D
 Canon EOS 100DPentax K200D
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 100D Pentax K200D
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-07-26 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.40 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lbs) 690 gr (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 64
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 11.4
DXO Low light rating 843 561
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $600