Canon 7D MII vs Pentax ist DL2
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Canon 7D MII vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 51200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
- Released September 2014
- Superseded the Canon 7D
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006
Canon 7D MII vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Canon 7D MII and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 7D MII was unveiled 8 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 7D MII scores vs the ist DL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Pentax ist DL2
7D MII | ist DL2 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | January 2006 | More modern by 106 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 210k | Sharper display (+830k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Canon 7D MII
ist DL2 | 7D MII |
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Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Pentax ist DL2
7D MII | ist DL2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon 7D MII vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D MII comes with outside dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 7D MII and Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 7D MII and the ist DL2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7D MII and ist DL2 is 55 and 69 respectively.
Canon 7D MII vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D MII and ist DL2.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 7D MII to give greater detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger 7D MII will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon 7D MII vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Pentax ist DL2 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2014-09-15 | 2006-01-27 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 (dual) | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.4 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 336.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 65 | 5 |
Cross focus points | 65 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF |
Available lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 910g (2.01 lb) | 565g (1.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.4 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.8 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 1082 | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6N | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Cost at release | $1,086 | - |