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Canon M200 vs Pentax Q

Portability
88
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Canon M200 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Canon M200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 299g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon M100
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • New Model is Pentax Q10
Photography Glossary

Canon M200 vs Pentax Q Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon M200 vs Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and Q (12MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The M200 was released 8 years after the Q which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M200 matches up against the Q when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Pentax Q

 M200 Q 
LaunchedSeptember 2019June 2011Newer by 101 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Canon M200

 Q M200 

Common features in the Canon M200 and Pentax Q

 M200 Q 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Canon M200 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M200 enjoys 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) while the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M200 compared to the Q.

Canon M200 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M200 and Q is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M200 and Q.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M200 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon M200 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M200 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q Portrait photography factors
75
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
45
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 Street photography information
Pentax Q Street photography information
82
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (180 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q as a Sports photography camera
75
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q Travel photography advice
89
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
57
lighter than competitors in class (180 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (230 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q Landscape photography info
80
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
51
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M200
Vlogging with Pentax Q
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (180 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Canon M200 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Pentax Q
 Canon EOS M200Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS M200 Pentax Q
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-25 2011-06-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Pentax Q
Available lenses 23 8
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.1 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB SB 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 299 gr (0.66 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life 315 pictures 230 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $549 $695