Sony Alpha a5000 20.1MP Digital Camera vs Ricoh Pentax K-S2 20.12MP DSLR Camera comparison

Compare Sony Alpha a5000 20.1MP Digital Camera
Compare Ricoh Pentax K-S2 20.12MP DSLR Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20.1 MP20.12 MP
Sensor TypeAPS-CCMOS
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
Display Type-TFT LCD
general
BrandSonyRicoh
ModelAlpha a5000 20.1MP Digital CameraPentax K-S2 20.12MP DSLR Camera
Model NameAlpha A5000Pentax K-S2
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20.1 MP20.12 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)11 x 3.61 x 6.3 cm122.5 x 91 x 72.5 mm
Face DetectionYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Model Number-K-S2
Series-Pentax
Weight-678 GM
Ports-USB2.0 micro-B, HDMI output terminal Type D
sensor features
Sensor TypeAPS-CCMOS
Maximum FPS3.5-
Sensor TechnologyExmor APS HD CMOS-
Sensor Size-23.5 x 15.6 mm
Maximum ISO-51200 ISO
lens features
Digital Zoom4x-
Aperture RangeF3.5 - F5.6-
Manual FocusYes-
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color FilterPrimary color filter
Lens Mount-PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts
focus features
Focus ModeAutofocus, DMF Direct Manual Focus, Manual FocusSingle AF AF.S, Continuous AF AF.C, Auto select AF AF.A
Auto FocusYesYes
Metering ModesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotSegmented metering, center-weighted and spot metering
White BalancingAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater, Color Temperature and Color Filter, CustomAUTO 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 image
Other Focus FeaturesFocus Sensitivity Range 0 EV - 20 EV ISO 100 Equivalent with F2.8 Lens Attached, Autofocus Mode AF-S Single-shot AF, AF-C Continuous AF, Focus Area Wide 25 Points Contrast-detection AF, Zone, Center-weighted, Flexible Spot S / M / L, Focus lock, Built-in AF Illuminator Distance 0.3 m - 3.0 m with E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5 - 5.6 OSS Lens Attached, Contrast Detect AFDedicated LED AF assist light
Focus Range-EV-3 to 18 ISO 100 / at normal temperature
Focus Points-Auto11 points, Auto5 points, Select, Expanded Area Select, Spot
exposure features
Exposure CompensationStill Images +/- 3.0 EV 1/3 EV Steps, Movies +/- 2.0 EV 1/3 EV Steps-
Other Exposure FeaturesExposure Control Sensitivity Range 0 EV - 20 EV ISO 100 Equivalent with F2.8 Lens Attached, Exposure Control Metering System Type 1200-zone Evaluative Metering-
Exposure Mode-Auto 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 Lock-Yes
Spot Meter-Yes
Manual Exposure-Yes
Dynamic Range Adjustment-Yes
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled, Vertical-traverse, Focal-plane TypeElectronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsContinuous Mode Maximum 2.5 fps, Speed Priority Continuous Shooting Maximum 3.5 fpsMax. approx. 5.5 fps, JPEG L
Shutter Speed-Auto1/6000 to 30 sec., Manual 1/6000 to 30 sec. 1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps, Bulb
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
Flash ModesFlash Off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear SyncAuto 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-1/128
Flash Compensation1/3 EV Steps, +/- 2 EV-2.0 to + 1.0EV
Other Flash FeaturesGuide Number 4 Meters at ISO 100, Flash Coverage 16 mm Focal-length Printed on the Lens Body, Control Pre-flash TTL, Recycling Time 3 secP-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
External Flash-Yes
image features
Image FormatRAW , RAW and JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG StandardAW PEF/DNG, JPEG Exif 2.3, DCF2.0 compliant
Gross Pixel20.4 MP20.42 MP
Red Eye ReductionYes-
Still Image SizeL 5456 x 3064 17 M, M 3872 x 2176 8.4 M, S 2736 x 1536 4.2 M-
Image Stabilizer-Yes
Image Sizing-JPEG L 20M 5472x3648, M 12M 4224x2816, S6M 3072x2048, XS 2M 1920x1280 RAW L 20M 5472x3648
Live View Shooting-Yes
HDR Support-Auto, Type1, Type2, Type3, Bracket Value adjustable, Auto Align On/Off
display features
Display Size3 inch3 inch
LCD Display Image Resolution460800 dotsApprox 921K dots
Other Display FeaturesPicture Effects Posterization Color, Posterization Black and White, Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color R, G, B, Y, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera Normal / Cool / Warm / Green / Magenta, Soft High-key, Soft Focus High / Mid / Low, HDR Painting High / Mid / Low, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature Auto / Top / Middle H / Bottom / Right / Middle V / Left, Watercolor, Illustration High /Mid / Low, Adjustable Angle Up 180°, Histogram, Real-time Image Adjustment On / Off, Playback Single with or without Shooting Information RGB Histogram and Highlight / Shadow Warning, 12 / 30 Frame Index View, Enlarged Display Mode L 15.1x, M 10.7x, S 7.6x, Panorama Standard 19x, Panorama Wide 29x, Image Orientation Manual / Off Selectable, SlideshowBrightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable
Display Type-TFT LCD
Display Resolution-Approx. 921K dots
LCD Display-TFT Color LCD
connectivity features
WifiYes-
Wireless ConnectivityYesIEEE 802.11b/g/n
HDMI-Yes
USB-Yes
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypeMemory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO HG Duo, Memory Stick XC HG Duo, SD / SDHC UHS-I Compliant / SDXC UHS-I CompliantSD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card Conforms to USH-1 standards, Eye-Fi card, FLU card.
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
Other Storage FeaturesPC Interface Mass Storage-
Power Supply-AC Adapter Kit K-AC128 Optional
Batteries Included-Yes
Battery Life-Number 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
MicrophoneBuilt-in Microphone StereoStereo
SpeakerBuilt-in, Monaural-
Video FormatJPEG DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, MPF Baseline Compliant, RAW Sony ARW 2.3 Format, AVCHD 2.0 Compliant, MP4MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 MOV
Audio Features-Recording Sound Level adjustable Recording level meter
Video Resolution-Full HD1920x1080, 30p/25p/24p, HD 1280x720, 60p/50p
Video Quality-Full HD
modes and functions features
Shooting ModesSingle Shooting, Continuous Shooting, Speed Priority Continuous Shooting, Bracket Single / White Balance Bracket / DRO Bracket-
Scene ModesPortrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur-
HD Support-Yes
Delete Function-Yes
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.
viewfinder features
View Finder-Yes
View Finder Type-Pentaprism Finder
Viewfinder Coverage-100%
Viewfinder Magnification-Approx. 0.95x 50mmF1.4 at infinity
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment-Approx. -2.5m to + 1.5m-1
Viewfinder Eye Point-20.5 mm
Other Viewfinder Features-Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen

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