Pentax K-S2 vs Sony RX100 IV

Below is a detailed analysis of the Pentax K-S2 and Sony RX100 IV, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly well matched but the K-S2 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") provide different sensor size.

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The K-S2 was launched 4 months before the RX100 IV so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the K-S2 matches up against the RX100 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S2 features exterior 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 RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-S2 and Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the K-S2 and the RX100 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and RX100 IV is 64 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S2 and RX100 IV.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The K-S2 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult.