Canon 1200D vs Pentax K200D
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Canon 1200D vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon 1100D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
(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- Superseded the Pentax K100D S

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).

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.

Canon 1200D vs Pentax K200D Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1200D & Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1200D Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Pentax K200D
1200D | K200D | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | September 2008 | More modern by 67 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Canon 1200D
K200D | 1200D |
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Common features in the Canon 1200D and Pentax K200D
1200D | K200D | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1200D vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Canon EOS 1200D | Pentax K200D | |
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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 |