Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2
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Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 540g - 127 x 94 x 64mm
- Revealed April 2005
- Other Name is EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N
- Superseded the Canon 300D
- Newer Model is Canon 400D
(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
- Previous Model is Pentax K-S1
Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and K-S2 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe 350D was revealed 10 years before the K-S2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 350D grades versus the K-S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 350D & Pentax K-S2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 350D Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Pentax K-S2
350D | K-S2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Canon 350D
K-S2 | 350D | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | April 2005 | Newer by 119 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 115k | Clearer screen (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 350D and Pentax K-S2
350D | K-S2 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 350D comes with external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check the Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 350D vs the K-S2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 350D and K-S2 is 70 and 64 respectively.
Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 350D and K-S2.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax K-S2 to show extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 350D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 350D vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Canon EOS 350D | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 350D | Pentax K-S2 |
Also called | EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2005-04-06 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2304 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 1.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
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 data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540g (1.19 pounds) | 678g (1.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 60 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 637 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $500 | $581 |