Nikon D7500 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Released April 2017
- Replaced the Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
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Below, we are looking at the Nikon D7500 and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Scarlett Johansson Stakes Legal Claim Over Her Digital AvatarThe D7500 was brought out 11 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D7500 grades vs the ist DL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Pentax ist DL2
| D7500 | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2017 |  | January 2006 | Newer by 137 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 210k | Crisper display (+712k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Nikon D7500
| ist DL2 | D7500 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Pentax ist DL2
| D7500 | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon D7500 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D7500 has outside dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the D7500 versus the ist DL2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7500 and ist DL2 is 60 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D7500 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7500 and ist DL2.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D7500 to offer you more detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D7500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
| Nikon D7500 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon D7500 | Pentax ist DL2 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2017-04-12 | 2006-01-27 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 1640000 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 5 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
| Total lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.2" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 922k dots | 210k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | - |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 720 grams (1.59 pounds) | 565 grams (1.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 86 | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.0 | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1483 | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 950 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15a | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $1,247 | - |
