Nikon D800 vs Pentax ist DL2

Below, we are comparing the Nikon D800 and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and ist DL2 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The D800 was launched 6 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D800 scores vs the ist DL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D800 features exterior measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and 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 change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D800 against the ist DL2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D800 and ist DL2 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D800 and ist DL2.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D800 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D800 will render more detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D800 should have a benefit in sensor tech.