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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A6300

Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71
Pentax K-S2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A6300 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Pentax K-S1
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6000
  • New Model is Sony A6500
Photography Glossary

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A6300 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Pentax K-S2 and Sony A6300, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-S2 was introduced 11 months earlier than the A6300 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-S2 scores vs the A6300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Sony A6300

 K-S2 A6300 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Pentax K-S2

 A6300 K-S2 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2015Newer by 11 months
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K-S2 and Sony A6300

 K-S2 A6300 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S2 features outer measurements 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 A6300 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-S2 and Sony A6300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the K-S2 vs the A6300.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-S2 and A6300 is 64 and 83 respectively.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S2 and A6300.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A6300 to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K-S2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography information
Sony A6300 Portrait photography information
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Street photography highlights
Sony A6300 Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (678 grams)
79
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Sports photography advice
Sony A6300 Sports photography advice
70
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames per second)
bad battery (410 shots)
75
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-S2
Travel photography with Sony A6300
65
environment sealing
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (678g)
76
weather sealing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography details
Sony A6300 Landscape photography details
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery (410 per charge)
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Vlogging advice
Sony A6300 Vlogging advice
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (678g)
35
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S2 and Sony A6300
 Pentax K-S2Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-S2 Sony Alpha a6300
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-10 2016-02-03
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by PRIME MII BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Number of lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.4 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 678g (1.49 lb) 404g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1437
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $581 $889