Canon M200 vs Pentax K-01

Here, we are reviewing the Canon M200 and Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M200 was introduced 7 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the M200 grades against the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M200 & Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M200 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon M200 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M200 against the K-01.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M200 and K-01 is 88 and 76 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M200 and K-01.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon M200 to deliver more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.