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Canon 650D vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
65
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Succeeded the Canon 600D
  • Newer Model is Canon 700D
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
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Pentax K-S1
Photography Glossary

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Pentax K-S2

 650D K-S2 
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Canon 650D

 K-S2 650D 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2012More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Canon 650D and Pentax K-S2

 650D K-S2 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

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

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 650D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
78
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 650D Street photography advice
Pentax K-S2 Street photography advice
69
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
no image stabilization
72
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D Sports photography features
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography features
58
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (440 per charge)
70
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.4 frames/s)
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 650D
Travel photography with Pentax K-S2
64
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (440 CIPA)
65
weather proof
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (678g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 650D Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography advice
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery power (440 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 650D Vlogging advice
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging advice
71
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
no image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
heavier than competition in class (678 grams)
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Canon 650D vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Pentax K-S2
 Canon EOS 650DPentax K-S2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 650D Pentax K-S2
Also called EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-08-20 2015-02-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye 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 sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 575g (1.27 lbs) 678g (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 722 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 410 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E8 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $498 $581