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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony T900

Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
82
Overall
70
Pentax K-S2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Superseded the Pentax K-S1
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax K-S2 and Sony T900, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and T900 (12MP) and the K-S2 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-S2 was brought out 6 years later than the T900 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the K-S2 scores vs the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Sony T900

 K-S2 T900 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2009Fresher by 73 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Pentax K-S2

 T900 K-S2 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax K-S2 and Sony T900

 K-S2 T900 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-S2 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-S2 and Sony T900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the K-S2 and the T900.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-S2 and T900 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S2 and T900.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-S2 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-S2 will offer extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent K-S2 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S2 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T900 Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-S2
Street photography with Sony T900
71
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (678 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
70
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.4 frames per second)
bad battery life (410 shots)
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-S2
Travel photography with Sony T900
64
weather sealing
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (410 per charge)
more heavy than competition (678 grams)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography advice
Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery life (410 shots)
36
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S2 Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
71
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
more heavy than competition (678g)
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Pentax K-S2 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S2 and Sony T900
 Pentax K-S2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-S2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-10 2009-02-17
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME MII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.4fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 678 gr (1.49 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $581 $300