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Pentax K-S2 vs Nikon D7200

APS-C 366.6mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-S2 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Pentax K-S2 conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Nikon D7200 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D7200 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon D7500
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Differences

Pentax K-S2 advantages over Nikon D7200

Less expensive
$499 vs $1280
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Lighter weight
859g vs 1256g
Lighter weight
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon D7200 advantages over Pentax K-S2

Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1110 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
210 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More cross-type AF points
15 vs 9
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Higher-res screen
307k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
More AF points
51 vs 11
More AF points improve autofocus
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
5.8 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
56 vs 28 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
18 vs 9 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Very compact for a weather-sealed DSLR; Good ergonomics and great viewfinder; Excellent image quality; Decent performance for its class; Articulated screen is great for difficult compositions; Offers features not found in other Pentax DSLRs
18-50mm kit lens is fiddly and prone to jamming when retracted; Wi-Fi is slow and unintuitive; Slow startup; Limited movie mode; Poor battery life for a DSLR; Priced too close to its enthusiast-grade sibling
Read our Pentax K-S2 Review

Rugged, weather-sealed body; Great ergonomics and loads of controls; Accurate optical viewfinder; Excellent image quality; Decent burst speed; Swift autofocus; Generous buffer depths; Superb battery life
Mixes plastic and magnesium-alloy panels on exterior; LCD monitor can't be tilted or swiveled; Presents a steep learning curve; No focus peaking in live view; Video mode feels a bit of an afterthought; New Wi-Fi features are rough around the edges
Read our Nikon D7200 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7500

Pentax K-S2

Nikon D7500

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$930
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

$1043
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

$930
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500

Compared to Pentax K-500

Pentax K-S2

Pentax K-500

$499
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$597
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Higher-res screen

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K-500

Nikon D7200

Pentax K-500

$1043
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-500

Compared to Sony A77 II

Pentax K-S2

Sony A77 II

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Top deck display

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Sony A77 II

Nikon D7200

Sony A77 II

$1043
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II

Compared to Pentax K-S1

Pentax K-S2

Pentax K-S1

$499
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$502
APS-C

Higher-res screen

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K-S1

Nikon D7200

Pentax K-S1

$1043
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$502
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-S1

Compared to Nikon D5500

Pentax K-S2

Nikon D5500

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$597
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Nikon D5500

Nikon D7200

Nikon D5500

$1043
APS-C

NFC
Longer stills battery life

$597
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D5500

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