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Canon 1100D vs Pentax K200D

Portability
67
Imaging
52
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Released April 2011
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Succeeded the Canon 1000D
  • Refreshed by Canon 1200D
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
  • Released September 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
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Canon 1100D vs Pentax K200D Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon 1100D and Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1100D was launched 2 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1100D scores vs the K200D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Pentax K200D

 1100D K200D 
ReleasedApril 2011September 2008More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Canon 1100D

 K200D 1100D 

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Pentax K200D

 1100D K200D 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1100D has outside dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has measurements 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 1100D vs the K200D.

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1100D and K200D is 67 and 61 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1100D and K200D.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon 1100D to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer 1100D should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography details
Pentax K200D Portrait photography details
63
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D Street photography details
Pentax K200D Street photography details
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
more heavy than others (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D Sports photography details
Pentax K200D Sports photography details
51
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (700 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1100D
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
53
good battery pack (700 per charge)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
47
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (690g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (700 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D Vlogging factors
Pentax K200D Vlogging factors
22
has face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Canon 1100D vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Pentax K200D
 Canon EOS 1100DPentax K200D
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 1100D Pentax K200D
Alternative name EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-04-13 2008-09-01
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4272 x 2848 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
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
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 690 grams (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 64
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 11.4
DXO Low light rating 755 561
Other
Battery life 700 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E10 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $450 $600