Canon EOS Rebel SL2 / 200D vs Pentax KF — Which Is Better?
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Canon · DSLR · 24.2 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 / 200D
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Pentax · DSLR · 24 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Pentax KF
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS Rebel SL2 / 200D and the Pentax KF are APS-C DSLRs that suit different shooting styles. The SL2 weighs 302 g against 688 g for the KF, making it the far lighter body for travel and everyday carry. The KF arrived five years later, in 2022 versus 2017, and each uses its own lens mount, Canon EF-S and Pentax KAF2, so your lens system follows the body. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2017 | 2022 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
June 29, 2017 | November 9, 2022 |
| Camera type |  DSLR | DSLR |
| Camera size | 122 x 93 x 70 mm | 126 x 93 x 74 mm |
| Camera weight | 302 g | 688 g |
| Optics | 62/100 | 74/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Pentax KF is the stronger choice for handheld shooting, because its in-body stabilisation steadies every KAF2 lens you mount, while the SL2 has no shake reduction. Its 1/6000 second top shutter speed also gives a shorter exposure than the SL2's 1/4000, useful for wide apertures in bright light. The KF's 11 autofocus points and 6 fps burst edge the SL2's 9 points and 5 fps. Neither camera gains a real cropping advantage, since the SL2's 24.2 MP and the KF's 24 MP differ by only 0.2 MP on APS-C CMOS sensors. The KF's native ISO ceiling reaches 102400, four times the SL2's 25600, giving you higher settings to keep shutter speeds usable in very dark scenes. Both start at 100 ISO, and both viewfinders are optical, a pentaprism in the KF and a pentamirror in the SL2. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24.2 MP050 | 24 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
14.9 x 22.3 | 23.5 x 15.6 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
5 fps045 | 6 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 7 | Prime MII |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
256003003280000 | 1024003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | 1024003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 600080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
90300 | 110300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
No |  Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | 70/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoCasual video is equally served. Both share a Full HD maximum video resolution, and both reach 60 fps as a maximum frame rate. The workflow difference is timelapse, because the SL2 has a built-in timelapse function for interval shooting while the KF does not. Both record MOV files. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD | Full HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | No |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MP4, MOV | MPEG-4, MOV |
| Features | 70/100 | 57/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe Pentax KF is the better camera for location work, with weather sealing and built-in GPS for geotagging landscape and travel shots. The SL2 counters with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless transfer and remote shooting, plus a touchscreen for quick settings and tap-to-focus. The KF's screen is not touch-sensitive. Both cameras offer a 3-inch articulating screen for low-angle and waist-level framing, plus live view, built-in and external flash support. Screen resolution is a near match at about 1.04 million dots. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
No |  Yes |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | No |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 10370001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | No |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | No |
| Storage & battery | 32/100 | 24/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe Canon's LP-E17 battery is rated for 650 shots against 410 for the KF's D-LI109, favoring the SL2 for a full day of stills shooting. The KF offers USB charging, letting you top up from a laptop or power bank between locations, which the SL2 cannot do. Either camera takes the same single SD, SDHC or SDXC card with UHS-I support, so your cards work in both bodies. Neither offers dual slots. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E17 | D-LI109 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
650 shots1505000 | 410 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | No |  Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Pentax KF if you shoot outdoors in changeable weather, want shake reduction with every lens you mount, or need GPS coordinates embedded in your landscape and travel images. Its shorter exposures and higher ISO ceiling also help in demanding light. Choose the Canon EOS Rebel SL2 / 200D for a light travel kit, wireless transfer, touch control, built-in timelapse, or longer rated battery life.
Both deliver about 24-megapixel APS-C resolution and Full HD video ceilings, so the choice comes down to shooting environment and workflow rather than image size.