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Canon 400D vs Pentax K200D

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Canon 400D vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Revealed October 2006
  • Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Superseded the Canon 350D
  • Replacement is Canon 450D
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
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D S
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Canon 400D vs Pentax K200D Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon 400D vs Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 400D (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 400D was manufactured 22 months earlier than the K200D making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 400D matches up versus the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Pentax K200D

 400D K200D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Canon 400D

 K200D 400D 
IntroducedSeptember 2008October 2006More modern by 22 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 400D and Pentax K200D

 400D K200D 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon 400D vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 400D offers external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 400D and the K200D.

Canon 400D vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 400D and K200D is 69 and 61 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 400D and K200D.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged 400D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 400D vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D Portrait photography details
Pentax K200D Portrait photography details
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D Street photography info
Pentax K200D Street photography info
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
heavier than average in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 400D Sports photography features
Pentax K200D Sports photography features
40
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D Travel photography advice
Pentax K200D Travel photography advice
47
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
47
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (690g)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 400D Landscape photography information
Pentax K200D Landscape photography information
48
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
no Timelapse function
56
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 400D Vlogging factors
Pentax K200D Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
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Canon 400D vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Pentax K200D
 Canon EOS 400DPentax K200D
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 400D Pentax K200D
Other name EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2006-10-14 2008-09-01
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3888 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 556 gr (1.23 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 64
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 11.4
DXO Low light rating 664 561
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $600 $600