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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
67
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Also referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Replaced the Canon T6i
  • Successor is Canon T8i
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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-S1
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon T7i versus Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T7i was manufactured 2 years after the K-S2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the T7i scores versus the K-S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Pentax K-S2

 T7i K-S2 
LaunchedFebruary 2017February 2015More modern by 25 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Canon T7i

 K-S2 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Pentax K-S2

 T7i K-S2 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon T7i features external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the T7i compared to the K-S2.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and K-S2 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and K-S2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon T7i to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern T7i will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
78
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography details
Pentax K-S2 Street photography details
73
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
72
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (678g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography factors
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography factors
67
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
70
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.4 fps)
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Travel photography camera
80
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
65
weather sealing
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography features
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography features
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging advice
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging advice
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (678 grams)
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Pentax K-S2
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iPentax K-S2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Pentax K-S2
Also referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2015-02-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 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 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 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 532g (1.17 pounds) 678g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 410 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $749 $581