Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-F3

On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-F3, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-S2 was revealed 2 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the K-S2 grades vs the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S2 features physical 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) while the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the K-S2 against the NEX-F3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-S2 and NEX-F3 is 64 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S2 and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax K-S2 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger K-S2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.