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Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax K200D

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
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
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D S
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Pentax K200D

 SX120 IS K200D 
IntroducedAugust 2009September 2008Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Canon SX120 IS

 K200D SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Pentax K200D

 SX120 IS K200D 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax K200D size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography advice
Pentax K200D Portrait photography advice
33
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography information
Pentax K200D Street photography information
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (285 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
more heavy than others in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography details
Pentax K200D Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography highlights
Pentax K200D Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (285g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
47
weather proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (690 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
56
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (285g)
9
no video shooting
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Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Pentax K200D
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISPentax K200D
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