Pentax K200D vs Canon XS Specifications

APS-C 369.7mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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APS-C 328.6mm²
10.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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Detailed specifications
Pentax K200D
Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D)

Links
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Pentax K2000 K200D vs K2000	Canon T3 XS vs T3
General
Model Number:	K200D	XS
Alternate Model Number(s):		EOS 1000D, EOS Kiss F
Camera Format:	SLR	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$799.95	$699.99
Street Price:		$439.79
Date Available:	2008-03-30	2008-08-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	26.9 oz (763 g) includes batteries	25.0 oz (710 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.2 x 3.7 x 2.9 in. (132 x 94 x 74 mm)	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4 in. (126 x 98 x 62 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Canon
Effective Megapixels:	10.2	10.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	328.56mm² (22.20mm x 14.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.12 microns	5.71 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.6x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	64
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	561
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2)	3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 1936 x 1288 (2.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG)	JPEG, 12-bit Raw
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.0	2.9
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	No
Movie Resolution:
Movie File Format:
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:		No
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)	Canon EF/EF-S
Lens:	smc Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 84mm	29 - 88mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)	f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)	TTL-SIR, phase detection w/ 7 AF points
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD (playback only)	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, coverage: 96%, magnification: 0.85x, diopter: -2.5 to 1.5	SLR type; Fixed eye-level pentamirror (0.95%, 0.81x mag, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter)
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.51x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		0.81x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7	2.5
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	1600	1600
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, ISO priority AE	ISO 100 - 800 (basic zone), ISO 100 - 1600 (creative zone, 1 stop increments)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature	Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	35-zone TTL evaluative, partial, or center-weighted average
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash-Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum), , Sensitivity Priority	Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	TBA	E-TTL II auto flash
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	SD / SDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (.PEF, .DNG)	12-bit Raw
Movie File Format:
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	IR or wired	Optional Wired (RS-60E3)
Connections (extended):	DC input, wired remote	Wired remote socket

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.51	0.42
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.48	0.69
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	4	5
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.0	2.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	5	7
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.13 seconds	0.16 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.108 seconds	0.104 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.26 seconds	0.17 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.108 seconds	0.087 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):		Live View Pre-focused: 0.164
Startup Time:	0.5 seconds	0.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds	0.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.6 seconds	3.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	400 shots (NiMH AA)	500 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	4 x AA	Proprietary LP-E5
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium, Alkaline disposables; NiMH rechargeables	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	4 x AA Lithium disposables	1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	No	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	CD-ROM S-SW74	ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor, Digital Photo Professional, PTP TWAIN Driver (Windows 2000)
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista, MacOS 10.2 or later	Windows 2000 / XP / Vista, OS X v10.3-10.5
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system; Weather and dust resistant body; Expanded Dynamic Range function; Improved Dust Reduction system that features the new Dust Alert function to pinpoint the exact location of dust particles for the photographer to remove.