Ricoh Pentax K-S2 20.12MP DSLR Camera vs Nikon D5000 12.3MP DSLR Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20.12 MP12.3 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Display TypeTFT LCD-
Display Size3 inch2.7 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
general
BrandRicohNikon
ModelPentax K-S2 20.12MP DSLR CameraD5000 12.3MP DSLR Camera
Model NamePentax K-S2D5000
Model NumberK-S2D5000
SeriesPentax-
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20.12 MP12.3 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)122.5 x 91 x 72.5 mm104 x 127 x 80 mm
Weight678 GM560 GM
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
PortsUSB2.0 micro-B, HDMI output terminal Type DMini HDMI
SLR Variant-Body Only
Tripod Socket-Yes
Face Detection-Yes
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Sensor Size23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
Maximum ISO51200 ISO6400 ISO
ISO Rating-ISO 100 - 6400
lens features
Lens MountPENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts-
Color FilterPrimary color filter-
Lens Type-Nikon F mount
Manual Focus-Yes
Dust Reduction-Yes
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
View Finder TypePentaprism FinderEye-level Penta-Dach Mirror
Viewfinder Coverage100%-
Viewfinder MagnificationApprox. 0.95x 50mmF1.4 at infinity-
Viewpoint Dioptric AdjustmentApprox. -2.5m to + 1.5m-1-
Viewfinder Eye Point20.5 mm-
Other Viewfinder FeaturesInterchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen-
focus features
Focus ModeSingle AF AF.S, Continuous AF AF.C, Auto select AF AF.A-
Focus RangeEV-3 to 18 ISO 100 / at normal temperature-
Auto FocusYesYes
Focus PointsAuto11 points, Auto5 points, Select, Expanded Area Select, Spot-
Metering ModesSegmented metering, center-weighted and spot metering-
White BalancingAUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light DDaylight Color, NDaylight White, WCool White, LWarm White, Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual WB, Color Temperature Configuration, Copying the white balance setting of a captured imageAuto hybrid control with image sensor and 420-segment RGB sensor 12 manual modes, 31 color temperature settings, preset manual, fine tuning, white-balance bracketing
Other Focus FeaturesDedicated LED AF assist light-
exposure features
Exposure ModeAuto Picture mode Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Scene Mode Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR*, Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum Advanced HDR* Exposure bracket value selectable from-
AE Lock/Exposure LockYes-
Spot MeterYes-
Manual ExposureYes-
Dynamic Range AdjustmentYes-
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter-
Shutter SpeedAuto1/6000 to 30 sec., Manual 1/6000 to 30 sec. 1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps, Bulb1/4000 sec
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsMax. approx. 5.5 fps, JPEG LApprox 4fps
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
External FlashYesYes
Flash ModesAuto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction Auto Picture, Scene Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge Full-1/128Front-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, rear-curtain sync
Flash Compensation-2.0 to + 1.0EV-
Other Flash FeaturesP-TTL, Leading Curtain Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, wireless sync available with 2 dedicated external flash, Built-in retractable P-TTL flash, GN approx. 12 ISO100/m, Angle of view of 28mm lens 35mm format equivalent-
image features
Image FormatAW PEF/DNG, JPEG Exif 2.3, DCF2.0 compliantNEF 12 bit compressed RAW JPEG Baseline-compliant
Gross Pixel20.42 MP-
Image StabilizerYes-
Image SizingJPEG L 20M 5472x3648, M 12M 4224x2816, S6M 3072x2048, XS 2M 1920x1280 RAW L 20M 5472x3648-
Live View ShootingYes-
HDR SupportAuto, Type1, Type2, Type3, Bracket Value adjustable, Auto Align On/Off-
Picture Angle-Approx 1.5x lens focal length
display features
Display TypeTFT LCD-
Display Size3 inch2.7 inch
Display ResolutionApprox. 921K dots-
LCD DisplayTFT Color LCD-
LCD Display Image ResolutionApprox 921K dots-
Other Display FeaturesBrightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable-
LCD Display Video Resolution-1280 x 720
connectivity features
HDMIYes-
USBYes-
Wireless ConnectivityIEEE 802.11b/g/n-
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypeSD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card Conforms to USH-1 standards, Eye-Fi card, FLU card.SD
Power SupplyAC Adapter Kit K-AC128 Optional-
Batteries IncludedYesYes
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Battery LifeNumber of recordable images with 50% flash usage approx. 410 images, without flash usage approx. 480 images Playback time Approx. 270 minutes * With a fully-recharged Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery under the temperature at 23A DegreeC. Tested in compliance with CIPA standard. Actual results may vary depending on the shooting condition.-
audio and video features
MicrophoneStereo-
Audio FeaturesRecording Sound Level adjustable Recording level meter-
Video ResolutionFull HD1920x1080, 30p/25p/24p, HD 1280x720, 60p/50p1280 x 720
Video QualityFull HD-
Video FormatMPEG-4 AVC/H.264 MOVAVI movie Motion JPEG compression format with monaural sound
modes and functions features
HD SupportYes-
Delete FunctionYes-
Drive Modes[Still Image] Single frame, Continuous H, L, Self-timer 12s., 2s., Continuous, Remote Control 0s., 3s., Continuous, Bracketing, Multi-exposure Possible to use with Continuous, Self-timer or Remote Control, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite [Movie] Remote Control, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream * Bracketing, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record and Star Stream are possible to use with Self-timer or Remote Control.-

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