Nikon D90 vs Pentax ist DS2
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Nikon D90 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
- Announced October 2008
- Replaced the Nikon D80
- Renewed by Nikon D7000
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed August 2005
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Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon D90 versus Pentax ist DS2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the D90 (12MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe D90 was introduced 3 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D90 matches up vs the ist DS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Pentax ist DS2
| D90 | ist DS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2008 |  | August 2005 | Fresher by 39 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 210k | Crisper screen (+710k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Nikon D90
| ist DS2 | D90 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D90 and Pentax ist DS2
| D90 | ist DS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D90 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D90 features physical dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D90 versus Pentax ist DS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the D90 against the ist DS2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D90 and ist DS2 is 60 and 68 respectively.
Nikon D90 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D90 and ist DS2.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon D90 to give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D90 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon D90 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
| Nikon D90 | Pentax ist DS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon D90 | Pentax ist DS2 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2008-10-13 | 2005-08-22 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
| Total lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.5fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/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 | 703 gr (1.55 pounds) | 605 gr (1.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 977 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 850 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL3e | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $1,199 | - |