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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony QX1

Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71
Pentax K-S2 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-S1
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony QX1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Lens-style by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-S2 was released 6 months after the QX1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the K-S2 scores vs the QX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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