Nikon S4000 vs Pentax ist DS2

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S4000 vs Pentax ist DS2, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S4000 (12MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The S4000 was released 4 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S4000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S4000 grades vs the ist DS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S4000 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 vs the ist DS2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and ist DS2 is 96 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and ist DS2.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S4000 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon S4000 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher S4000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.