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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A350

Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71
Pentax K-S2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A350 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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Pentax K-S1
Sony A350
(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
Photography Glossary

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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Sony A350

 K-S2 A350 
ReleasedFebruary 2015June 2008Newer by 82 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-S2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
78
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Street photography highlights
Sony A350 Street photography highlights
72
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (678 grams)
66
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
heavier than competition (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Sports photography advice
Sony A350 Sports photography advice
70
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.4 frames/s)
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Travel photography highlights
Sony A350 Travel photography highlights
65
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (678 grams)
51
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (674g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography advice
Sony A350 Landscape photography advice
77
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (678g)
9
can't record video
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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S2 and Sony A350
 Pentax K-S2Sony 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