Nikon Df vs Pentax ist DL2
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Nikon Df vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
- Announced December 2013
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006
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In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon Df and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Df (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the Df (Full frame) and ist DL2 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Df was introduced 8 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Df matches up versus the ist DL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Pentax ist DL2
| Df | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | December 2013 |  | January 2006 | More modern by 97 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 210k | Sharper screen (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Nikon Df
| ist DL2 | Df |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Df and Pentax ist DL2
| Df | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon Df vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Df has got outside measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while 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).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Df vs the ist DL2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Df and ist DL2 is 59 and 69 respectively.
Nikon Df vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Df and ist DL2.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Df with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Df will deliver more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Df provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon Df vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
| Nikon Df | Pentax ist DL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Df | Pentax ist DL2 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2013-12-20 | 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 | 36 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 860.4mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3280 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 39 | 5 |
| Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
| Total lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.2" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 210k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash options | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Maximum video resolution | None | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 760 gr (1.68 lbs) | 565 gr (1.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 89 | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.6 | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 3279 | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1400 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $2,747 | - |
