Pentax K-S1 vs Sony HX300
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Pentax K-S1 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Introduced August 2014
- Renewed by Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Announced February 2013
- Succeeded the Sony HX200V
- Later Model is Sony HX400V
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Following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax K-S1 and Sony HX300, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-S1 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the K-S1 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe K-S1 was unveiled 19 months after the HX300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K-S1 matches up versus the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Sony HX300
| K-S1 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2014 |  | February 2013 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Pentax K-S1
| HX300 | K-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Sony HX300
| K-S1 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-S1 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-S1 features external dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Check out the Pentax K-S1 and Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the K-S1 against the HX300.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-S1 and HX300 is 69 and 63 respectively.
Pentax K-S1 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S1 and HX300.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The K-S1 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher K-S1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Pentax K-S1 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
| Pentax K-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax K-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2014-08-27 | 2013-02-20 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Prime MII | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Available lenses | 151 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.4fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 558g (1.23 lb) | 623g (1.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 78 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1061 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 photos | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI109 | - |
| Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $339 | $339 |