Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A37

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the K-S2 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-S2 was announced 2 years after the A37 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the K-S2 matches up against the A37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S2 and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S2 comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the K-S2 vs the A37.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and A37 is 64 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S2 and A37.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax K-S2 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger K-S2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.