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Canon 1200D vs Pentax K200D

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
54
Overall
58
Canon EOS 1200D front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Canon 1200D vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 480g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
  • Superseded the Canon 1100D
  • Successor is Canon T6
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
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D S
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Canon 1200D vs Pentax K200D Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 1200D versus Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and K200D (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 1200D was brought out 5 years after the K200D which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1200D scores versus the K200D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Pentax K200D

 1200D K200D 
ReleasedFebruary 2014September 2008More modern by 67 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Canon 1200D

 K200D 1200D 

Common features in the Canon 1200D and Pentax K200D

 1200D K200D 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon 1200D vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1200D comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1200D versus Pentax K200D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1200D and the K200D.

Canon 1200D vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1200D and K200D is 68 and 61 respectively.

Canon 1200D vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Canon 1200D vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1200D and K200D.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon 1200D to provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 1200D should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1200D vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Canon 1200D vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1200D vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1200D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1200D
Street photography with Pentax K200D
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
more heavy than others in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1200D
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
55
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (500 shots)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1200D Travel photography advice
Pentax K200D Travel photography advice
55
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
47
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (690 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1200D
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
64
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (500 shots)
missing Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1200D Vlogging information
Pentax K200D Vlogging information
27
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1200D vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1200D and Pentax K200D
 Canon EOS 1200DPentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 1200D Pentax K200D
Also called EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-02-12 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 480 grams (1.06 lb) 690 grams (1.52 lb)
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 score 63 64
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 11.4
DXO Low light score 724 561
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E10 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $549 $600