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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 51200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 20 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CMOS |
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Image sensor format | APS-C |
Sensor size | 0.93 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 20.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 20.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | PRIME MII |
Lens mount |
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Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x |
Maximum aperture | 32 |
Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Contrast autofocus | yes |
Contrast adjustment | yes |
Saturation adjustment | yes |
Brightness adjustment | yes |
Autofocus in recording mode | yes |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5x |
Autofocus | Continuous Auto Focus |
Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | yes |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Number of focus points | 11 |
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 11 |
Image stabiliser | Built-in |
Phase detection autofocus | yes |
Shooting modes |
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Camera shutter type | Electronic |
Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | yes |
Aperture priority | yes |
Manual exposure mode | yes |
Number of exposures | 1 |
Exposure compensation plus | 5 |
Exposure compensation minus | -5 |
Expousure compensation steps |
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Auto exposure lock | yes |
AE EV steps |
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Continuous shooting | yes |
Self-timer delay |
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Histogram | yes |
AE frames | 3 |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Flash sync speed | 1/180s |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 12 |
Flash modes |
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External flash connection | Hot shoe |
Flash metering system | P-TTL |
External flash | yes |
Continuous drive | 5.4 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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Manual settings | yes |
Self-timer options |
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Speed (JPEG) | 5.4 fps |
Speed (RAW) | 5.4 fps |
Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Stereo |
Speaker type | Mono |
Voice recording | yes |
Weight | 21.8 oz |
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Width | 4.82 in |
Height | 3.58 in |
Depth | 2.85 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 480 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
Timelapse recording | yes |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | yes |
Energy Star certified | no |
Languages support |
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ISO | Auto |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 51200 |
Maximum image resolution | 5472 x 3648 px |
White balance presets | 10 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats |
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Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | no |
Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift |
Uncompressed format | RAW |
HDR | yes |
AEB/HDR support | yes |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | yes |
Screen technology | LCD TFT |
Display aspect ratio | 3:2 |
Screen dots | 921000 |
Touch screen | no |
Field of view | 100.0 % |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.95 x |
Dioptre correction | yes |
Diopter adjustment (D-D) | 2.5 - 1.5 |
Eye relief | 0.81 in |
Separate info display | no |
Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | Full HD |
Supported video file formats |
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Camera playback |
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Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1280 x 720 |
Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 60.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 50.0 fps |
Body type | SLR |
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Body material | Polycarbonate |
Colour of product |
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Anti-dust system | yes |
Environmentally sealed | yes |
Compatible memory cards |
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Memory slots | 1 |
Storage types |
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Camera file system |
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micro-HDMI | yes |
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HDMI connector type | Micro |
USB connector type | Micro-USB B |
USB version | 2.0 |
Headphone port | no |
Microphone port | no |
Wireless | Built-In |
Remote control | yes |
NFC | yes |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
Firewire | no |
Superb ergonomics and features, minor image quality niggles keep the Pentax K-S2 from top marks
For folks looking to step up from a point-and-shoot, the Pentax K-S2 has a lot to offer. But decent movie quality is not on the list.
A weather-resistant, entry-level DSLR camera with high resolution, built-in stabilisation, 100% viewfinder coverage and modern connectivity.
Introduction: In-depth review of the Pentax K-S2 DSLR.
Read the in depth Review of Pentax K-S2 Digital Cameras. Know detailed info about Pentax K-S2 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.
The Pentax K-S2 is a new, very capable entry-level DSLR camera. The weather-proof K-S2 offers 20 megapixels, a variable-angle LCD monitor, an 11-point AF system, 3-inch LCD screen, an optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage, wireless LAN and NFC functionality, and an ISO range of 100-51200, all for £550 / $700 body only. Read our in-depth Pentax K-S2 review now...
The K-S2 offers several appealing features, including weatherproofing and sensor-shift image stabilization, but its video quality falls short.
Pentax continues to nip at the heels of Canon and Nikon in the DSLR market, and the K-S2 has quite a bite
The all-weather Pentax K-S2 is packed with tech, but is there another DSLR which gives you even more for the money? Find out in our review!
The Pentax K-S2 is an entry-level SLR system. It offers 20MP resolution, a built-in image stabilizer, a Wi-Fi module, and is able to record Full HD videos.
Expert review of the Pentax K-S2 camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more.
Just six months after introducing the K-S1, Pentax has launched an updated model featuring a full weather-resistant shell and thankfully no flashing lights. Positioned as the world’s smallest dustproof and weather-resistant DSLR for outdoor enthusiasts who want to travel light, the K-S2 continues to use the same 20.1Mp APS-C CMOS sensor as its predecessor. Let’s run through the specs to see what else is in store.
This Pentax K-S2 DSLR review shows an inexpensive starter DSLR from Pentax/Ricoh that provides basic weather proofing and very solidimage quality.
The Pentax K-S2 is certainly one of the best DSLRs available in India at the moment as it ticks all the right boxes
Pentax K-S2 is a 20.0MP Entry-Level DSLR camera with a APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Pentax KAF2 mount. Read our K-S2 review to find its pros and cons.