Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax K-01

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX200 IS versus Pentax K-01, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 4 years before the K-01 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX200 IS scores vs the K-01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Pentax K-01. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS has got outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the K-01.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and K-01 is 90 and 76 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and K-01.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX200 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-01 will offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.