Pentax K-S2 vs Sony H300

Following is a complete review of the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony H300, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the K-S2 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The K-S2 was announced 13 months after the H300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-S2 grades vs the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-S2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S2 features external measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the K-S2 versus the H300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and H300 is 64 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S2 and H300.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The K-S2 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The fresher K-S2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.