Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A500

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and A500 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-S2 was released 5 years later than the A500 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the K-S2 grades against the A500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-S2 features physical measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the K-S2 against the A500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-S2 and A500 is 64 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S2 and A500.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax K-S2 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher K-S2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.