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Canon T6s vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Canon T6s
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Also referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
  • New Model is Canon 77D
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Pentax K-S1
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Canon T6s vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon T6s vs Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the T6s (24MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T6s was introduced at a similar time to the K-S2 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the T6s matches up versus the K-S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Pentax K-S2

 T6s K-S2 
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Canon T6s

 K-S2 T6s 

Common features in the Canon T6s and Pentax K-S2

 T6s K-S2 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2015Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6s has got exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the T6s compared to the K-S2.

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6s and K-S2 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T6s and K-S2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon T6s to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6s as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
78
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T6s
Street photography with Pentax K-S2
71
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
72
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others in class (678g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6s Sports photography advice
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography advice
61
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (440 shots)
70
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.4 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6s Travel photography factors
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography factors
66
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (440 per charge)
65
weather proof
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (678g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T6s
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S2
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6s as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
lack of image stabilization
71
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
heavier than others in class (678 grams)
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Canon T6s vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Pentax K-S2
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sPentax K-S2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6s Pentax K-S2
Also called as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2015-02-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 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 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 19 11
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 565 grams (1.25 lbs) 678 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 915 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 410 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $849 $581