Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax K200D
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Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Released August 2009
(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
- Introduced September 2008
- Superseded the Pentax K100D S
Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax K200D Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax K200D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and K200D (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SX120 IS was brought out 12 months after the K200D so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX120 IS scores against the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax K200D Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Pentax K200D
SX120 IS | K200D | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | September 2008 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Canon SX120 IS
K200D | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Pentax K200D
SX120 IS | K200D | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax K200D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX120 IS versus the K200D.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and K200D is 87 and 61 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and K200D.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS has got the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The newer SX120 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Pentax K200D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Pentax K200D |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2009-08-19 | 2008-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 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 | 285 gr (0.63 pounds) | 690 gr (1.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 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 ID | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $600 |