Canon A2200 vs Pentax K-S1

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A2200 vs Pentax K-S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the A2200 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The A2200 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the K-S1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A2200 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A2200 grades versus the K-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Pentax K-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has sizing of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2200 vs Pentax K-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2200 compared to the K-S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and K-S1 is 95 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and K-S1.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A2200 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-S1 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older A2200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.