Pentax K-S2 vs Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-S2 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
      BrandPentaxCanon
      ModelK-S2PowerShot SD4000 IS
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-S1
      MSRP$799/£649 (with 18-50mm WR lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-S2 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels20.42 Megapixel10.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.12 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 3,200
      Photo Pentax K-S2 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
      ProcessorPRIME MIIDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36483648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions4224 x 2816, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 12803648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, better, bestFine, Normal
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax K-S2 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points11
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K-S2 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
      Lens MountPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 105 mm
      Optical Zoom3.8x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 5.3
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-S2 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-S2 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax K-S2 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/6000 sec1/2500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.4 fps3.7 fps
      Flash Pentax K-S2 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      flash on
      flash on + redeye reduction
      slow sync
      trailing curtain sync
      manual flash      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Syncro
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1006.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax K-S2 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3 shots at 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Video Pentax K-S2 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-S2 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-S2 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Pentax K-S2 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax K-S2 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
      Dimensions91 x 123 x 73 mm (3.58 x 4.84 x 2.87")100 x 54 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.13 x 0.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)678 g (1.49 lb / 23.92 oz)175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.4 x 5"
      Package Weight2.85 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-S2 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
      Battery PackD-LI109NB-6L
      Battery Life410 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
      Other Pentax K-S2 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secsYes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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