Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A390

Here is a extensive overview of the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and A390 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-S2 was launched 4 years later than the A390 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the K-S2 grades vs the A390 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S2 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-S2 compared to the A390.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-S2 and A390 is 64 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-S2 and A390.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax K-S2 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher K-S2 should have an edge in sensor innovation.