Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2
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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
- Announced June 2013
- Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T5i
- Older Model is Canon 650D
- New Model is Canon 750D
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Launched February 2015
- Superseded the Pentax K-S1
Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon 700D and Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 700D (18MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 700D was brought out 20 months prior to the K-S2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 700D grades against the K-S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 700D & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 700D Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Pentax K-S2
700D | K-S2 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Canon 700D
K-S2 | 700D | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | June 2013 | More modern by 20 months |
Common features in the Canon 700D and Pentax K-S2
700D | K-S2 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 700D has got exterior dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has proportions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 700D and Pentax K-S2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 700D against the K-S2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 700D and K-S2 is 65 and 64 respectively.
Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 700D and K-S2.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax K-S2 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 700D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Canon EOS 700D | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 700D | Pentax K-S2 |
Otherwise known as | EOS Rebel T5i | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-06-10 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 326 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | 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 | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 5.4 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 580 gr (1.28 lb) | 678 gr (1.49 lb) |
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 All around rating | 61 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 681 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | 410 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E8 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $649 | $581 |