Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Released February 2015
- Old Model is Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Let's look closer at the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe K-S2 was unveiled 18 months after the NEX-5T making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-S2 scores versus the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S2 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Sony NEX-5T
K-S2 | NEX-5T | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | August 2013 | Newer by 18 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Pentax K-S2
NEX-5T | K-S2 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax K-S2 and Sony NEX-5T
K-S2 | NEX-5T | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. 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) and the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Compare the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-S2 versus the NEX-5T.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and NEX-5T is 64 and 89 respectively.
Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S2 and NEX-5T.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax K-S2 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent K-S2 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Pentax K-S2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-S2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-02-10 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | PRIME MII | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony E |
Total lenses | 151 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.4 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 678g (1.49 pounds) | 276g (0.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 330 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI109 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $581 | $400 |