Nikon D5600 with Pentax K-S2 Comparison

Nikon D5600 and Pentax K-S2 Main Features

  • November, 2016
  • February, 2015
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 100 - 51200 ISO
  • -
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.4 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 124 x 97 x 70 mm, 465g.
  • 91 x 123 x 73 mm, 678g.
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Nikon D5600 Scores


Imaging score
62
Features score
78
Value for money score
69
Portability score
82
Overall score
75

Pentax K-S2 Scores


Imaging score
60
Features score
83
Value for money score
91
Portability score
77
Overall score
78

Pentax K-S2 with Nikon D5600 Overview


Let's compare Nikon D5600 with Pentax K-S2. These models are included in the Entry-Level DSLR cameras. Nikon D5600 was released in 2016, and Pentax K-S2 in 2015. D5600 is newer, which is a plus. K-S2 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of D5600 is greater than that of K-S2. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . K-S2 has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), D5600 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
D5600 has optical (pentamirror) viewfinder, and the K-S2 doesn’t have. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D5600 has 5.4 fps continuous shooting. Nikon D5600 has 5.4 fps continuous shooting.

General D5600 K-S2
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model D5600 K-S2
Announced November, 2016 February, 2015
Body Type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1.5
Number of Lenses 305 150
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Articulated
Screen Resolution 1037k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.55 0.64
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 39 11
Number of Cross Focus Points 9 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/6000 sec
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 5.4 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 12.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 366.6 mm² 366.6 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 25600 51200
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 820 shots 410 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL14 D-LI109
Physical
Weight 465 g 678 g
Physical Dimensions 124 x 97 x 70 mm 91 x 123 x 73 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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