Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A6300
64 Imaging
64 Features
82 Overall
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83 Imaging
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82 Overall
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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A6300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Sony A6300
K-S2 | A6300 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Pentax K-S2
A6300 | K-S2 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | February 2015 | Newer by 11 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K-S2 and Sony A6300
K-S2 | A6300 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A6300 Specifications
Pentax K-S2 | Sony Alpha a6300 | |
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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 |