Canon 40D vs Pentax ist DL2
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Canon 40D vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced January 2006
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Following is a detailed review of the Canon 40D versus Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 40D was unveiled 22 months after the ist DL2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 40D scores against the ist DL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Pentax ist DL2
| 40D | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2007 |  | January 2006 | More modern by 22 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Canon 40D
| ist DL2 | 40D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 40D and Pentax ist DL2
| 40D | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon 40D vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 40D offers external dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 40D vs the ist DL2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 40D and ist DL2 is 57 and 69 respectively.
Canon 40D vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 40D and ist DL2.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon 40D to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger 40D provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 40D vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
| Canon EOS 40D | Pentax ist DL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon EOS 40D | Pentax ist DL2 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2007-10-24 | 2006-01-27 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 6MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 5 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF |
| Number of lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 210k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.5fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Max video resolution | None | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 822g (1.81 lb) | 565g (1.25 lb) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 64 | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | 703 | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $1,099 | - |
