Canon SL2 vs Pentax K200D

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SL2 vs Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and K200D (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SL2 was revealed 8 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SL2 grades versus the K200D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 & Pentax K200D. The full galleries are provided at Canon SL2 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SL2 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL2 against the K200D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and K200D is 71 and 61 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and K200D.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SL2 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SL2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.