Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A580

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-S2 and Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and A580 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-S2 was launched 3 years later than the A580 and that 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 straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the K-S2 grades against the A580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S2 features external measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A580 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-S2 and Sony A580 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the K-S2 and the A580.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-S2 and A580 is 64 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S2 and A580.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax K-S2 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger K-S2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.