Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-7

Here, we will be looking at the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony NEX-7, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-S2 was revealed 3 years after the NEX-7 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-S2 scores versus the NEX-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S2 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony NEX-7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the K-S2 compared to the NEX-7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and NEX-7 is 64 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S2 and NEX-7.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony NEX-7 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer K-S2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.