Canon M200 vs Pentax K-r

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon M200 and Pentax K-r, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and K-r (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M200 was unveiled 8 years later than the K-r and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon M200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M200 matches up against the K-r in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M200 & Pentax K-r. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M200 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M200 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M200 and the K-r.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M200 and K-r is 88 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M200 and K-r.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon M200 to resolve greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern M200 provides an edge in sensor technology.