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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
59
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2017
  • Older Model is Canon 6D
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 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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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon 6D MII versus Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and ist DL2 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The 6D MII was manufactured 11 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the 6D MII scores vs the ist DL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Pentax ist DL2

 6D MII ist DL2 
AnnouncedJune 2017January 2006More modern by 140 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kClearer screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Canon 6D MII

 ist DL2 6D MII 

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Pentax ist DL2

 6D MII ist DL2 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D MII features outside dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon 6D MII versus Pentax ist DL2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 6D MII vs the ist DL2.

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D MII and ist DL2 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D MII and ist DL2.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 6D MII because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 6D MII will give extra detail due to its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger 6D MII should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 6D MII
Portrait photography with Pentax ist DL2
84
has manual focus
high megapixels (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII Street photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography information
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (40,000)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (565 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 6D MII
Sports photography with Pentax ist DL2
87
has image stabilization
high megapixels (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (1,200 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 6D MII
Travel photography with Pentax ist DL2
78
good battery pack (1,200 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
high megapixels (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than competition (565g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography advice
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization
high megapixels (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (1,200 per charge)
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging highlights
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
22
lighter than competition (565 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Pentax ist DL2
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IIPentax ist DL2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 6D Mark II Pentax ist DL2
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-06-29 2006-01-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 40000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 5
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Pentax KAF
Total lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765 grams (1.69 pounds) 565 grams (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 65
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 11.1
DXO Low light rating 2862 639
Other
Battery life 1200 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,799 -