Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A35

The following is a thorough overview of the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-S2 was unveiled 3 years after the A35 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K-S2 grades against the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S2 & Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S2 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the K-S2 versus the A35.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and A35 is 64 and 69 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S2 and A35.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax K-S2 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher K-S2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.