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Canon SL3 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed April 2019
  • Alternative Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Older Model is Canon SL2
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SL3 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SL3 vs Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and K200D (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SL3 was released 10 years later than the K200D and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SL3 grades vs the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Pentax K200D

 SL3 K200D 
LaunchedApril 2019September 2008More recent by 130 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Canon SL3

 K200D SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Pentax K200D

 SL3 K200D 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SL3 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SL3 versus the K200D.

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL3 and K200D is 71 and 61 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and K200D.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SL3 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SL3 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 Street photography factors
Pentax K200D Street photography factors
75
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
heavier than others (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SL3
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
70
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (1,070 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 Travel photography advice
Pentax K200D Travel photography advice
82
good battery pack (1,070 per charge)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
47
environment sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (690 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography details
Pentax K200D Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (1,070 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
56
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging factors
Pentax K200D Vlogging factors
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon SL3 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Pentax K200D
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Pentax K200D
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Pentax K200D
Also referred to as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-04-10 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
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 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 449g (0.99 lbs) 690g (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 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 1070 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $600