Pentax K-S1 vs Sony RX100 II

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K-S1 and Sony RX100 II, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-S1 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively similar but the K-S1 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The K-S1 was introduced 15 months after the RX100 II which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the K-S1 grades vs the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-S1 provides physical dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-S1 and Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the K-S1 versus the RX100 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S1 and RX100 II is 69 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S1 and RX100 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The K-S1 features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The younger K-S1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.