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Canon 650D vs Pentax K200D

Portability
65
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Canon 650D vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Earlier Model is Canon 600D
  • Updated by Canon 700D
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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D S
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Canon 650D vs Pentax K200D Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon 650D versus Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and K200D (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 650D was revealed 4 years after the K200D which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 650D matches up vs the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Pentax K200D

 650D K200D 
AnnouncedAugust 2012September 2008More modern by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Canon 650D

 K200D 650D 

Common features in the Canon 650D and Pentax K200D

 650D K200D 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Canon 650D vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 650D has got external measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Canon 650D versus Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 650D compared to the K200D.

Canon 650D vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 650D and K200D is 65 and 61 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 650D and K200D.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 650D to give you more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern 650D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 650D vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 650D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
53
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 650D Street photography information
Pentax K200D Street photography information
69
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
more heavy than competitors (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
58
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 shots)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 650D Travel photography information
Pentax K200D Travel photography information
64
supports touch focus
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (440 shots)
47
environment proofing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (690 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 650D Landscape photography advice
Pentax K200D Landscape photography advice
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 650D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 650D vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Pentax K200D
 Canon EOS 650DPentax K200D
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 650D Pentax K200D
Also Known as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-08-20 2008-09-01
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 575 gr (1.27 lbs) 690 gr (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 64
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 11.4
DXO Low light rating 722 561
Other
Battery life 440 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E8 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $498 $600