Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax ist DL2

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 5D MIV versus Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and ist DL2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIV was introduced 10 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the 5D MIV matches up versus the ist DL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIV comes with external measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 5D MIV and the ist DL2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and ist DL2 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and ist DL2.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will show extra detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.