Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2012
(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
Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm SL300 versus Pentax ist DL2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe Fujifilm SL300 was launched 6 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades against the ist DL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Pentax ist DL2
Fujifilm SL300 | ist DL2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2006 | Fresher by 73 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Crisper screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Fujifilm SL300
ist DL2 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Pentax ist DL2
Fujifilm SL300 | ist DL2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 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).
Take a look at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the ist DL2.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and ist DL2 is 67 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and ist DL2.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL300 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm SL300 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Pentax ist DL2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2006-01-27 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 5 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 510 gr (1.12 lbs) | 565 gr (1.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-85 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $280 | - |