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Canon 300D vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
63
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Canon EOS 300D front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Canon 300D vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Canon 300D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 645g - 142 x 99 x 72mm
  • Revealed September 2003
  • Additionally Known as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
  • Refreshed by Canon 350D
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Pentax K-S1
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Canon 300D vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 300D vs Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and K-S2 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 300D was unveiled 12 years earlier than the K-S2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 300D grades versus the K-S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Pentax K-S2

 300D K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Canon 300D

 K-S2 300D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015September 2003Fresher by 139 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k118kCrisper screen (+803k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 300D and Pentax K-S2

 300D K-S2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon 300D vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 300D enjoys outer measurements of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 645 grams (1.42 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 300D versus the K-S2.

Canon 300D vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 300D and K-S2 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Canon 300D vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 300D vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 300D and K-S2.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax K-S2 to show extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older 300D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 300D vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Canon 300D vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 300D vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 300D Portrait photography info
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography info
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
78
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 300D
Street photography with Pentax K-S2
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
72
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 300D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
70
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames per second)
low battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 300D Travel photography information
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography information
43
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
65
weather proofing
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (410 shots)
heavier than competition in class (678g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 300D Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
low battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 300D
Vlogging with Pentax K-S2
9
no video recording
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
heavier than competition in class (678 grams)
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Canon 300D vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 300D and Pentax K-S2
 Canon EOS 300DPentax K-S2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 300D Pentax K-S2
Also called as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2003-09-04 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 dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3072 x 2048 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 118 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 645 gr (1.42 lb) 678 gr (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 99 x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 544 not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $54 $581