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Canon T8i vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Canon T8i vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Alternate Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Earlier Model is Canon T7i
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
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-S1
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Canon T8i vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon T8i and Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the T8i (24MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T8i was manufactured 5 years later than the K-S2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the T8i matches up vs the K-S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Pentax K-S2

 T8i K-S2 
ReleasedFebruary 2020February 2015More recent by 61 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Canon T8i

 K-S2 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Pentax K-S2

 T8i K-S2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon T8i vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon T8i has got outside dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the T8i versus the K-S2.

Canon T8i vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T8i and K-S2 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T8i and K-S2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon T8i to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern T8i should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T8i vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography features
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography features
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
78
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography advice
Pentax K-S2 Street photography advice
73
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
72
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Sports photography camera
76
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (800 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.4 fps)
bad battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography factors
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography factors
80
good battery life (800 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
65
weather proofing
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (410 CIPA)
heavier than others (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography info
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (800 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T8i
Vlogging with Pentax K-S2
74
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
71
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
heavier than others (678 grams)
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Canon T8i vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Pentax K-S2
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iPentax K-S2
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Pentax K-S2
Also called EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2020-02-12 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 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 area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.5 frames per second 5.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 grams (1.14 lb) 678 grams (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 800 images 410 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $750 $581