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Canon 600D vs Pentax K200D

Portability
66
Imaging
59
Features
72
Overall
64
Canon EOS 600D front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Canon 600D vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Canon 600D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
  • Launched March 2011
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
  • Previous Model is Canon 550D
  • Successor is Canon 650D
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
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D S
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Canon 600D vs Pentax K200D Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon 600D and Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and K200D (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 600D was unveiled 2 years after the K200D which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 600D matches up against the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Pentax K200D

 600D K200D 
LaunchedMarch 2011September 2008Newer by 32 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Canon 600D

 K200D 600D 

Common features in the Canon 600D and Pentax K200D

 600D K200D 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon 600D vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 600D has got external measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") 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 based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 600D and the K200D.

Canon 600D vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 600D and K200D is 66 and 61 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Canon 600D vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 600D and K200D.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 600D to give extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent 600D provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 600D vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Canon 600D vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 600D vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 600D Portrait photography information
Pentax K200D Portrait photography information
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 600D Street photography info
Pentax K200D Street photography info
67
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
more heavy than others in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 600D Sports photography information
Pentax K200D Sports photography information
54
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (440 per charge)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 600D Travel photography info
Pentax K200D Travel photography info
62
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (440 shots)
47
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (690 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 600D
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 600D Vlogging highlights
Pentax K200D Vlogging highlights
70
display is selfie friendly
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 600D vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 600D and Pentax K200D
 Canon EOS 600DPentax K200D
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 600D Pentax K200D
Also called as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-03-31 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 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570g (1.26 lb) 690g (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 64
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.4
DXO Low light score 793 561
Other
Battery life 440 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $799 $600