Canon 650D vs Pentax K-S2

Let's look closer at the Canon 650D and Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 650D (18MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 650D was unveiled 3 years earlier than the K-S2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 650D grades against the K-S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 650D & Pentax K-S2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 650D Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 650D has got outer measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 650D versus the K-S2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 650D and K-S2 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 650D and K-S2.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax K-S2 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 650D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.