Nikon D800E vs Pentax ist DL2
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Nikon D800E vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Released June 2012
- Replaced the Nikon D700
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced January 2006
Photography Glossary Nikon D800E vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon D800E vs Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and ist DL2 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D800E was brought out 6 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D800E matches up against the ist DL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Pentax ist DL2
| D800E | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2012 |  | January 2006 | More recent by 78 months |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 210k | Clearer display (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Nikon D800E
| ist DL2 | D800E |
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Common features in the Nikon D800E and Pentax ist DL2
| D800E | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon D800E vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D800E comes with physical measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D800E vs Pentax ist DL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the D800E and the ist DL2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D800E and ist DL2 is 54 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D800E vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D800E and ist DL2.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D800E because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D800E will resolve extra detail having its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger D800E should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon D800E vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
| Nikon D800E | Pentax ist DL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon D800E | Pentax ist DL2 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2012-06-11 | 2006-01-27 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed 3 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 5 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
| Total lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 921k dot | 210k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 900g (1.98 pounds) | 565g (1.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 96 | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 25.6 | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.3 | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2979 | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 900 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $2,389 | - |