Nikon D50 vs Pentax ist DS2
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Nikon D50 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
- Revealed July 2005
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced August 2005
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Here, we are reviewing the Nikon D50 and Pentax ist DS2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D50 (6MP) and the ist DS2 (6MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
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Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the D50 scores versus the ist DS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Pentax ist DS2
| D50 | ist DS2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Nikon D50
| ist DS2 | D50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 2.5" |  | 2" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 210k |  | 130k | Clearer display (+80k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D50 and Pentax ist DS2
| D50 | ist DS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2005 |  | August 2005 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon D50 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D50 provides outer dimensions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D50 and Pentax ist DS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the D50 vs the ist DS2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D50 and ist DS2 is 64 and 68 respectively.
Nikon D50 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D50 and ist DS2.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.
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Nikon D50 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
| Nikon D50 | Pentax ist DS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon D50 | Pentax ist DS2 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2005-07-23 | 2005-08-22 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 367.4mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 130 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Maximum video resolution | None | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 620 gr (1.37 lb) | 605 gr (1.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 560 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | EN-EL3 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD card | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $499 | - |
