Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-C3

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony NEX-C3, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-S2 was revealed 3 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-S2 matches up versus the NEX-C3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S2 has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-S2 versus the NEX-C3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and NEX-C3 is 64 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-S2 and NEX-C3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-S2 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent K-S2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.