Pentax K-S2 vs Sony HX20V

The following is a extended overview of the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony HX20V, 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 HX20V (18MP) is pretty comparable but the K-S2 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-S2 was introduced 2 years after the HX20V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-S2 scores versus the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-S2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S2 offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-S2 vs the HX20V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and HX20V is 64 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S2 and HX20V.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-S2 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax K-S2 will provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer K-S2 will have an edge in sensor technology.