Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-S2
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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
- Introduced July 2008
- Additionally Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
- Newer Model is Canon 1100D
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Released February 2015
- Succeeded the Pentax K-S1
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and K-S2 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 1000D was introduced 7 years earlier than the K-S2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 1000D scores against the K-S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Pentax K-S2
| 1000D | K-S2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Canon 1000D
| K-S2 | 1000D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | July 2008 | More recent by 79 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 1000D and Pentax K-S2
| 1000D | K-S2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1000D features physical measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 1000D versus the K-S2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and K-S2 is 70 and 64 respectively.
Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and K-S2.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax K-S2 to offer extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 1000D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
| Canon EOS 1000D | Pentax K-S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS 1000D | Pentax K-S2 |
| Otherwise known as | EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital | - |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2008-07-22 | 2015-02-10 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | PRIME MII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 7 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 5.4fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 502 grams (1.11 pounds) | 678 grams (1.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 62 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 719 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 pictures | 410 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $160 | $581 |