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Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax ist DL2, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S200 was manufactured 4 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-S200 scores against the ist DL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Pentax ist DL2

 EX-S200 ist DL2 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2006More modern by 55 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Casio EX-S200

 ist DL2 EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Pentax ist DL2

 EX-S200 ist DL2 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S200 and the ist DL2.

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and ist DL2 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and ist DL2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-S200 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-S200 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer EX-S200 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography info
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (565g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
52
lighter than competitors in class (565 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography factors
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging information
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
22
lighter than competitors in class (565g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-S200 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Pentax ist DL2
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Pentax ist DL2
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-08-03 2006-01-27
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 50 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 5
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lb) 565 grams (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery model NP-120 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 -