Pentax K200D vs Canon XSi

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Pentax K200D vs Canon XSi

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APS-C 369.7mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

Go in depth with our full Pentax K200D Review.

APS-C 328.6mm²
12.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

Go in depth with our full Canon XSi Review.
See real-world photos taken with the XSi.

Succeeded by the Pentax K2000
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Succeeded by the Canon T1i
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Differences

Pentax K200D advantages over Canon XSi

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 6.12 vs 5.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More cross-type AF points
9 vs 1
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance

Canon XSi advantages over Pentax K200D

Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
XSi test data on DxO Mark K200D test data on DxO Mark

692 vs 561 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

500 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
Lighter weight
539g vs 763g
Lighter weight
More pixels
12.2 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
3.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
53 vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Pentaprism viewfinder
Neither provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A200

Pentax K200D

Sony DSLR-A200

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K200D vs Sony DSLR-A200

Canon XSi

Sony DSLR-A200

$649
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon XSi vs Sony DSLR-A200

Compared to Canon XS

Pentax K200D

Canon XS

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$440
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K200D vs Canon XS

Canon XSi

Canon XS

$649
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$440
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon XSi vs Canon XS

Compared to Pentax K2000

Pentax K200D

Pentax K2000

$800
APS-C

Top deck display
More cross-type AF points

$556
APS-C

Lighter weight
Higher extended ISO

Compare Pentax K200D vs Pentax K2000

Canon XSi

Pentax K2000

$649
APS-C

More pixels
More AF points

$556
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon XSi vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Canon T1i

Pentax K200D

Canon T1i

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$900
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

Compare Pentax K200D vs Canon T1i

Canon XSi

Canon T1i

$649
APS-C

Longer stills battery life

$900
APS-C

Fast startup
HDMI out

Compare Canon XSi vs Canon T1i

Compared to Sony DSLR-A330

Pentax K200D

Sony DSLR-A330

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Top deck display

$530
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K200D vs Sony DSLR-A330

Canon XSi

Sony DSLR-A330

$649
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$530
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon XSi vs Sony DSLR-A330

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