Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K-S2

Let's look closer at the Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D3400 (24MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3400 was brought out 19 months later than the K-S2 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the D3400 matches up vs the K-S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3400 & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D3400 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D3400 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D3400 versus the K-S2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D3400 and K-S2 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3400 and K-S2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D3400 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger D3400 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.