Nikon D750 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Launched September 2014
- Replaced the Nikon D700
- Updated by Nikon D780
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006
Nikon D750 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon D750 and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and ist DL2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The D750 was revealed 8 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D750 matches up against the ist DL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D750 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Pentax ist DL2
D750 | ist DL2 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | January 2006 | Newer by 105 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 210k | Clearer screen (+1019k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Nikon D750
ist DL2 | D750 |
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Common features in the Nikon D750 and Pentax ist DL2
D750 | ist DL2 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D750 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D750 has physical dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
See the Nikon D750 and Pentax ist DL2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D750 versus the ist DL2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D750 and ist DL2 is 57 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D750 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D750 and ist DL2.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D750 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D750 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern D750 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Nikon D750 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D750 | Pentax ist DL2 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-09-12 | 2006-01-27 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 5 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,229 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 840g (1.85 pounds) | 565g (1.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 93 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 2956 | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1230 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Two | One |
Retail cost | $2,000 | - |