Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K-S2 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K-S2.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Nikon D5500	Pentax K-S2
Megapixels	24.2	20.1
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C (DX)	APS-C
Crop Factor	1.5x	1.5x
AA Filter	None	On/Off
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	5472 x 3648
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes
Lens Mount	Nikon FX/DX	Pentax K
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 51,200
Expanded ISO	No	None
AF Points	39	11
Cross-type AF Points	9	9
Continuous Mode	5fps	5fps
LCD	3.2" - Fully Articulated	3.0" - Fully Articulated
LCD Resolution	1,036,800 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.82x	0.95x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	No
Memory Card Type	SD	SD
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/6000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	100	28
RAW Buffer Size	7	9
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/180
Startup Time	0.4s	1.0s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	No	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	820 shots	410 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL14a)	Yes (D-LI109)
Weight	14.8 oz (420g)	24.3 oz (688g)
Size	4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8"	4.8 x 3.6 x 2.6"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2015	2015

Nikon D5500 Advantages:

• Megapixels –  4.1 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Nikon D5500 is a much better choice.

• AF Points – 39 vs 11.

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution

• Touchscreen Support

• JPEG Buffer Size – 100 vs 28.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/200 vs 1/180.

• Battery Life – 820 shots vs 410 shots.

• Weight – The Nikon D5500 weighs 268g less.

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Pentax K-S2 Advantages:

• AA Filter – You can turn it on and off.

• Body Image Stabilization – The Pentax K-S2 has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• ISO – 51,200 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).

• Viewfinder Coverage – 100% vs 95%.

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/6000 vs 1/4000.

• Built-in NFC

• Environmentally Sealed – The Pentax K-S2 is much more protected for shooting outdoors in difficult terrain and bad weather conditions.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.