Pentax S1 vs Sony A99 II

Here, we will be looking at the Pentax S1 vs Sony A99 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was released 6 years earlier than the A99 II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S1 scores vs the A99 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio S1 and Sony Alpha A99 II. The complete galleries are available at Pentax S1 Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax S1 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax S1 vs Sony A99 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1 versus the A99 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and A99 II is 93 and 57 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and A99 II.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A99 II will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.