Canon SL2 vs Pentax K-S2

Here, we are comparing the Canon SL2 and Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SL2 (24MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SL2 was released 2 years after the K-S2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SL2 grades against the K-S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 & Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SL2 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SL2 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SL2 vs the K-S2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and K-S2 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and K-S2.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SL2 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SL2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.