Nikon D800E vs Pentax ist DS2

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon D800E versus Pentax ist DS2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and ist DS2 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The D800E was brought out 6 years later than the ist DS2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D800E scores versus the ist DS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800E & Pentax ist DS2. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D800E Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800E has got physical dimensions 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 DS2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D800E versus Pentax ist DS2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the D800E versus the ist DS2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D800E and ist DS2 is 54 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800E and ist DS2.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D800E featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D800E will show greater detail having its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D800E provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.