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Canon 90D vs Pentax ist DS2

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Pentax ist DS2 front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Canon 90D vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Previous Model is Canon 80D
Pentax ist DS2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed August 2005
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Canon 90D vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon 90D versus Pentax ist DS2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 90D was unveiled 14 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 90D grades vs the ist DS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Pentax ist DS2

 90D ist DS2 
RevealedAugust 2019August 2005More recent by 171 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kClearer display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Canon 90D

 ist DS2 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Pentax ist DS2

 90D ist DS2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Canon 90D vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D has got physical dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Check out the Canon 90D versus Pentax ist DS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 90D vs the ist DS2.

Canon 90D vs Pentax ist DS2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and ist DS2 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Pentax ist DS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and ist DS2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 90D to offer you more detail having an extra 27MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern 90D provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 90D vs Pentax ist DS2 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography information
Pentax ist DS2 Portrait photography information
83
focusing manually
megapixel count high (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 90D
Street photography with Pentax ist DS2
71
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (605g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography information
Pentax ist DS2 Sports photography information
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count high (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (1,300 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography factors
Pentax ist DS2 Travel photography factors
78
good battery life (1,300 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count high (33 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
52
lighter than others (605g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography advice
Pentax ist DS2 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count high (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (1,300 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 90D
Vlogging with Pentax ist DS2
71
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
22
lighter than others (605g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Canon 90D vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Pentax ist DS2
 Canon EOS 90DPentax ist DS2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 90D Pentax ist DS2
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2019-08-28 2005-08-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 grams (1.55 lbs) 605 grams (1.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,199 -