Pentax K-S2 vs Sony WX220

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Pentax K-S2 and Sony WX220, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very well matched but the K-S2 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-S2 was manufactured 13 months after the WX220 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the K-S2 matches up versus the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S2 comes with outside 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) while the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-S2 and Sony WX220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the K-S2 vs the WX220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and WX220 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S2 and WX220.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-S2 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-S2 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger K-S2 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.