Pentax K-S2 vs Sony RX1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony RX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is relatively similar but the K-S2 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-S2 was brought out 2 years later than the RX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the K-S2 scores versus the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S2 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the K-S2 against the RX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and RX1 is 64 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-S2 and RX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-S2 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1 will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger K-S2 will have an edge in sensor tech.