Pentax K-S2 vs Sony HX90V

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony HX90V, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very well matched but the K-S2 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The K-S2 was announced 2 months before the HX90V so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the K-S2 grades against the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S2 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the K-S2 compared to the HX90V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and HX90V is 64 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S2 and HX90V.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-S2 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-S2 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively.