Canon 7D vs Pentax ist DL2
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Canon 7D vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
- Revealed November 2009
- Updated by Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced January 2006
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Here is a complete overview of the Canon 7D and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe 7D was unveiled 3 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 7D scores vs the ist DL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Pentax ist DL2
| 7D | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2009 |  | January 2006 | Fresher by 46 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 210k | Clearer display (+710k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Canon 7D
| ist DL2 | 7D |
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Common features in the Canon 7D and Pentax ist DL2
| 7D | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon 7D vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 7D has got external measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and 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).
Contrast the Canon 7D and Pentax ist DL2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 7D versus the ist DL2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and ist DL2 is 56 and 69 respectively.
Canon 7D vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and ist DL2.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 7D to offer you greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer 7D should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon 7D vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
| Canon EOS 7D | Pentax ist DL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon EOS 7D | Pentax ist DL2 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2009-11-06 | 2006-01-27 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Dual Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 6MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 19 | 5 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF |
| Number of lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 860 grams (1.90 lbs) | 565 grams (1.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 66 | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | 854 | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LP-E6 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $1,050 | - |