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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A200

Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71
Pentax K-S2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Pentax K-S2
(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
  • Old Model is Pentax K-S1
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A230
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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A200 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-S2 was unveiled 6 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the K-S2 matches up versus the A200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Sony A200

 K-S2 A200 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2008More recent by 80 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Pentax K-S2

 A200 K-S2 

Common features in the Pentax K-S2 and Sony A200

 K-S2 A200 
Manually focus More exact focus
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S2 has external dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the K-S2 compared to the A200.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and A200 is 64 and 66 respectively.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-S2 and A200.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax K-S2 to produce greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent K-S2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography details
Sony A200 Portrait photography details
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
53
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-S2 as a Street photography camera
Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
72
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (678g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Sports photography information
Sony A200 Sports photography information
70
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.4 fps)
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-S2
Travel photography with Sony A200
65
weather proofing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (410 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (678 grams)
46
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-S2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
53
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Vlogging factors
Sony A200 Vlogging factors
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (678 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S2 and Sony A200
 Pentax K-S2Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-S2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-02-10 2008-07-17
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.4 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 678 grams (1.49 pounds) 572 grams (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $581 $100