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Canon S110 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon S110 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon S100
  • Renewed by Canon S120
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
  • Introduced January 2006
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Canon S110 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon S110 vs Pentax ist DL2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and ist DL2 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was released 6 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon S110 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S110 scores against the ist DL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Pentax ist DL2

 S110 ist DL2 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2006Newer by 81 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k210kCrisper screen (+251k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Canon S110

 ist DL2 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Pentax ist DL2

 S110 ist DL2 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S110 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the Canon S110 vs Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S110 and the ist DL2.

Canon S110 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and ist DL2 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S110 and ist DL2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S110 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon S110 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer S110 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S110 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
51
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography advice
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (565 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography factors
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography factors
64
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competition (565 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging details
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging details
37
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
22
lighter than competition (565 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon S110 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Pentax ist DL2
 Canon PowerShot S110Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Pentax ist DL2
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-09-17 2006-01-27
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 565g (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 65
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 11.1
DXO Low light rating 168 639
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $299 -