Ricoh Pentax K-3 II 23.35MP DSLR Camera vs Canon PowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels23.35 MP5 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Display TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Display Size3.2 inch1.8 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
general
BrandRicohCanon
ModelPentax K-3 II 23.35MP DSLR CameraPowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera
Model NamePentax K-3 IIPowerShot S2IS
Model NumberK-3 IIS2IS
SeriesPentaxPowerShot
ColorBlackSilver
SLR VariantBody Only-
TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels23.35 MP5 MP
Tripod SocketYes-
Dimensions(WxHxD)10 x 7.2 x 4.8 inch113.0 x 78.0 x 75.5 mm
Face DetectionYes-
Lens AttachmentBody Only-
Temperature10 to 400 to 40
PortsDC in, Cable Switch, X-sync Socket, Video Out HD via HDMI, 3.5 mm Stereo Microphone-
Weight-405 GM
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Sensor Size36 x 24 mm1/2.5 inch
Maximum ISO51200 ISO400 ISO
Other Sensor FeaturesCMOS with Primary Color Filter and Integrated Shake / Dust Reduction Sensor Movement System, Color Depth 8-bits / Channel JPG, 14-bits / Channel RAW, Real Time Scene Analysis with 8600 Pixel Sensor-
lens features
Lens TypePentax KAF2 Bayonet Stainless Steel Mount-
Color FilterPrimary color filter-
Dust ReductionYes-
Focal Length-6.0 - 72.0mm f/2.7-3.5 35mm film equivalent 36-432mm
Digital Zoom-4x
Aperture Range-f/2.7 W - 3.5 T
Manual Focus-Yes
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
View Finder TypePentaprism Finder0.33 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Viewfinder Magnification0.92x with 50 mm F1.4 at Infinity-
Viewpoint Dioptric AdjustmentDiopter Adjustment -2.5 to +1.5 m-
Other Viewfinder FeaturesStandard Focusing Screen Natural-bright-matte III Interchangeable, Depth of Field Preview Optical Diaphragm Stop-down, Digital, Pentaprism Optical Viewfinder for 100% FOV and 0.95 Magnification-
focus features
Focus ModeAF Single with Focus Lock, Focus / Shutter Priority Selectable, AF Continuous with Focus / FPS Priority Selectable Manual-
Auto FocusYesYes
Focus PointsSAFOX 11 TTL Phase-matching - 27 Point 25 Cross Type Focus Points in the Center-
Metering ModesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot** Metering frame with Spot Mode is center-fixed.
White BalancingWhite Balance Auto WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light D Daylight Color, N Daylight White, W Cool White, L Warm White, Tungsten Light, Flash, CTEAuto, Pre-set Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
Other Focus FeaturesFocus Point Adjustment Spot, Select, Expanded Area S, M, L, Zone Select, Auto 27 AF Points-
Focus Range-Normal 1.6 ft./50cm-Infinity W, 3.0 ft./90cm-Infinity T Macro 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm Super Macro 0-3.9 in./0-10cm
exposure features
AE Lock/Exposure LockYes-
Spot MeterYes-
Exposure Compensation1/3, 1/2 EV Steps +/- 5 EV-
Manual ExposureYes-
Other Exposure FeaturesMulti-exposure Composite Mode Additive / Average / Bright Number of Shots 2 to 2000 Images, Interval 2000 Shots, 2 sec to 24 hrs, Time Delay Available-
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled, Vertical-run, Focal-plane Shutter-
Shutter Speed1/8000 - 30 sec 1/3 or 1/2 Steps, Bulb15-1/3200 sec. Slow shutter speed of 15-1.3 sec. is only available in select modes.
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsContinuous fps Continuous H 8.3 fps 60 JPG, 23 RAW, Continuous M 4.5 fps 100 JPG, 32 RAW, Continuous L 3.0 fps 200 JPG, 52 RAWHigh-speed approx. 2.4 shots/sec. Normal approx. 1.5 shots/sec. Large/Fine mode
flash features
Built-in FlashYes-
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesAuto, On, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Red-eye, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-speed sync, Wireless, ManualAuto, Red-Eye Reduction ON/OFF
Flash Compensation1/2 Steps in -2 to 1 EV2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Other Flash FeaturesType Retractable P-TTL Pop-up Flash, Guide number 13 m ISO 100, Coverage 28 mm Wide-angle Equivalent 35 mm, External Flash Hotshoe P-TTL, High-speed Sync and Wireless with Pentax Dedicated Flash, X-sync Socket, Synchronization Speed 1/180 sec-
image features
Image FormatRAW PEF, DNG, JPG EXIF 2.30, DCF 2.0 CompliantExif 2.2 JPEG
Gross Pixel24.71 MP5.3 MP
Red Eye ReductionYes-
Image StabilizerYes-
Still Image SizeStill JPEG L 6016 x 4000 24 M, M 4608 x 3072 14 M, S 4608 x 3072 6 M, XS 1920 x 1280 2 M, RAW L 6016 x 4000 24 M2,592 x 1,944 Large, 2,048 x 1,536 Medium 1, 1,600 x 1,200 Medium 2, 640 x 480 Small
Live View ShootingYes-
HDR SupportYes-
display features
Display TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Display Size3.2 inch1.8 inch
Display Resolution1,037,000 dotsApprox. 115,000 pixels
LCD DisplayTFT LCDTFT Color LCD
LCD Display Image Resolution1037000 dotsApprox 115000 pixels
LCD Display Video Resolution1920 x 1080-
Other Display FeaturesType TFT Color LCD with Brightness / Saturation / Color Adjustment AR Coating and Air-gapless Glass, Wide-angle Viewable Yes, Digital Filters Capture Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome, Data Record Folder Name Standard, Date, File Name Standard, Customizable, Embed Copyright, Playback Modes Mode Selection Single Frame, Multi-image Display 6, 12, 20, 35, 80 Segmentation, Display Magnification Upto 16, 100% Display and Quick Magnification Available, Rotating, Histogram Y Histogram, RGB Histogram, Bright Area Warning, Auto Image Rotation, Detailed Info, Copyright Information Photographer, Copyright Holder, Folder Display, Calendar Filmstrip Display, Slide Show Mode Pallet Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Slideshow, Save as Manual WB, RAW Development, Index Print, Protect, Movie Edit, Extract JPG from Movie, Magnification Upto 16X, Scrollable, Quick Magnification, Digital Filters Playback Base Parameter Adj, Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome, Tone Expansion, Sketch, Water Color, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim-
connectivity features
HDMIYes-
USBYesYes
WifiNo-
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypeSD / SDHC / SDXC / EyeFi / FLUSD
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
Battery Life720 hoursStill Image approx. 130 shots AA-size Alkaline Battery, approx. 550 shots AA-size NiMH Battery *1Movie approx. 210 min. AA-size Alkaline Battery, approx. 300 min. AA-size NiMH Battery
Power Supply-Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700
Batteries Included-Yes
audio and video features
MicrophoneStereo-
Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480 VGA Fine/VGA, 320 x 240 QVGA
Video QualityFull HD-
Video FormatMovie MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, MOV - JPEG AVI for Internal Movie RecordAVI Image data Motion JPEG
Audio Video InterfaceVideo Output NTSC, PAL-
Frame Rates in Video Modes30fps-
Audio Features-WAVE Stereo
modes and functions features
HD SupportYes-
Drive ModesMode Selection - Single, Continuous H, M, L, Self-timer 12 sec, 2 sec, Remote 0 sec, 3 sec, Continuous, Exp Bracketing Standard, Timer, Remote, Mirror up Standard, Remote, HDR Capture 3 Shots at 1 EV, 2 EV or 3 EV, 3 Blend Settings Plus Auto, Pixel Alignment-
Shooting ModesCapture Modes Mode Selection Green, Hyper Program P, Sensitivity Priority Sv, Shutter Priority Tv, Aperture Priority Av, Shutter and Aperture Priority TAv, Metered Manual, Bulb, X-speed, USER 5 Presets, Custom Image Modes Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing, HDR Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Exposure Bracket Value Adjustable, Automatic Composition Correction Function - All Include Gamut Radar and Fine Adjustment of Saturation, Hue, High / Low Key, Contrast, Sharpness Regular and Fine Adjustment Scales, Monochrome Mode Includes Adjustments for Filter Effects Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Magenta, Blue, Cyan, Infrared, Toning Sepia, Warm, Cool, High / Low Key, Contrast and Sharpness Regular, Fine, Extra Sharp Adjustment ScalesAuto Creative zone P, Av, Tv, M, C Image zone Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Special Scene Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Indoor, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie, My Colors

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