Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A350
64 Imaging
63 Features
82 Overall
70


62 Imaging
52 Features
47 Overall
50
Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A350 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 Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Launched February 2015
- Replaced the Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Released June 2008
- New Model is Sony A380

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A350 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Pentax K-S2 and Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and A350 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The K-S2 was manufactured 6 years after the A350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-S2 grades against the A350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Sony A350
K-S2 | A350 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | February 2015 | ![]() | June 2008 | Newer by 82 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Pentax K-S2
A350 | K-S2 |
---|
Common features in the Pentax K-S2 and Sony A350
K-S2 | A350 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S2 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Examine the Pentax K-S2 and Sony A350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the K-S2 versus the A350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and A350 is 64 and 62 respectively.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S2 and A350.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax K-S2 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher K-S2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Pentax K-S2 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax K-S2 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2008-06-06 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | PRIME MII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 151 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.4fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
AE 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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 678 grams (1.49 lb) | 674 grams (1.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 595 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI109 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $581 | $600 |