Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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82 Overall
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Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2015
- Older Model is Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2012
Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-S2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the K-S2 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe K-S2 was revealed 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K-S2 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
K-S2 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | August 2012 | More recent by 30 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 0k | Clearer screen (+921k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Pentax K-S2
Galaxy Camera 4G | K-S2 | |||
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Screen sizing | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax K-S2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
K-S2 | Galaxy Camera 4G |
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Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S2 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Examine the Pentax K-S2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-S2 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 64 and 90 respectively.
Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S2 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-S2 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-S2 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern K-S2 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Pentax K-S2 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax K-S2 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | PRIME MII | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.4 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 678 gr (1.49 lb) | 305 gr (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 410 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI109 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $581 | $550 |