Clicky

Canon 500D vs Pentax K200D

Portability
70
Imaging
54
Features
59
Overall
56
Canon EOS 500D front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Canon 500D vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Canon 500D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 520g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Released June 2009
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3
  • Older Model is Canon 450D
  • Renewed by Canon 550D
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
  • Launched September 2008
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D S
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon 500D vs Pentax K200D Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 500D versus Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 500D (15MP) and K200D (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The 500D was announced 10 months later than the K200D so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 500D scores versus the K200D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon 500D over the Pentax K200D

 500D K200D 
LaunchedJune 2009September 2008Fresher by 10 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Canon 500D

 K200D 500D 

Common features in the Canon 500D and Pentax K200D

 500D K200D 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon 500D vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 500D provides outer measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon 500D versus Pentax K200D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 500D and the K200D.

Canon 500D vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 500D and K200D is 70 and 61 respectively.

Canon 500D vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Canon 500D vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 500D and K200D.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 500D to give more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern 500D provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 500D vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Canon 500D vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 500D vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 500D Portrait photography info
Pentax K200D Portrait photography info
72
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Canon 500D Street photography highlights
Pentax K200D Street photography highlights
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
more heavy than average (690g)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Canon 500D Sports photography information
Pentax K200D Sports photography information
52
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (440 shots)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 500D
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
54
resolution is good (15MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
47
weather proofing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (690g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 500D
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (440 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
56
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 500D Vlogging features
Pentax K200D Vlogging features
27
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
9
no video shooting
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Canon 500D vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 500D and Pentax K200D
 Canon EOS 500DPentax K200D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 500D Pentax K200D
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-06-08 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 15 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4752 x 3168 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (20 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 520 grams (1.15 lbs) 690 grams (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 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 21.7 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 11.4
DXO Low light rating 663 561
Other
Battery life 440 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $650 $600