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Canon R50 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
75
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Canon R50 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
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
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D S
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Canon R50 vs Pentax K200D Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon R50 and Pentax K200D, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and K200D (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R50 was introduced 14 years after the K200D which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the R50 grades vs the K200D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Pentax K200D

 R50 K200D 
LaunchedFebruary 2023September 2008Newer by 176 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.00"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Canon R50

 K200D R50 

Common features in the Canon R50 and Pentax K200D

 R50 K200D 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Canon R50 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R50 enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the R50 against the K200D.

Canon R50 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and K200D is 75 and 61 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and K200D.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon R50 to resolve more detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern R50 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R50 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 Portrait photography details
Pentax K200D Portrait photography details
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
53
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 Street photography features
Pentax K200D Street photography features
77
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
heavier than others (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R50 Sports photography features
Pentax K200D Sports photography features
77
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
84
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
47
weather proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (690 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R50 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K200D Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K200D Vlogging highlights
77
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon R50 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Pentax K200D
 Canon EOS R50Pentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS R50 Pentax K200D
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2023-02-08 2008-09-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 32000 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 651 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 37 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.00 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 690g (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 561
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $679 $600