Pentax K-S2 vs Sony HX300

Its time to look closer at the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony HX300, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the K-S2 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The K-S2 was unveiled 24 months after the HX300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K-S2 matches up versus the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-S2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S2 has external dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony HX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-S2 against the HX300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and HX300 is 64 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-S2 and HX300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The K-S2 features the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The more recent K-S2 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.