Pentax K200D VS Canon 450D
The Pentax K200D shares a playing field with the Canon EOS 450D, Nikon D60 and Sony Alpha A200. Canon 450D, as a multi-function digital camera,of course has many competitors, including Pentax K200D. This post simply discusses the pros and cons of Canon 450D and Pentax K200D.
The Canon 450D / XSi with a stabilised kit lens costs roughly 30% more than the Pentax K200D kit. Of course, coming with the expensive price, Canon 450D also has more features: two extra Megapixels, a bigger 3in screen, faster 3.5fps continuous shooting with a bigger buffer, Live View facilities with contrast-based AF, 14-bit image processing, a bigger viewfinder, and PC remote control software which includes a live on-screen preview.
Canon 450D
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Release Date |
April 2008 |
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Key Features |
12 megapixels, dust control, live view LCD |
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Uniqueness |
Compact and light |
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Great For |
Travel, spontaneous |
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Level |
Beginner to Intermediate |
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Avg. Kit Price |
$900 |
The Pentax K200D boasts far superior weatherproof build quality (although is heavier), built-in Shake Reduction which works with any lens, a slightly more sophisticated 11-point AF system, an upper LCD information screen, a dedicated RAW button, support for Adobe’s open DNG format, and is powered by four AA batteries which are readily available almost anywhere in the World.
Pentax K200D
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Release Date |
April 2008 |
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Key Features |
10.2 megapixels, image stabilization, dust control |
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Uniqueness |
Weather and dust resistant |
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Great For |
Rugged travel |
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Level |
Beginner to Intermediate |
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Avg. Kit Price |
$620 |
Conclusion
Canon XSI (450D) - best in class if not for the high price
• Pros: Lots of features; somewhat inconvenient live view but it’s there; light and compact; great autofocus; IS kit lens; can use lenses from many other manufacturers with adapter.
• Cons: No build-in IS; most expensive of the entry levels.
Pentax K200D - fully featured, cheap but big and heavy
• Pros: Weather and dust resistant ; good viewfinder; in-body SR; Best kit lens among competition; cheap.
• Cons: Heavy; biggish; slower auto focus.
Tags: Canon 450D, digital SLR, Nikon D60, Pentax K200D, Sony Alpha A200