Pentax ist DL2 vs Sigma SD15

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax ist DL2 vs Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sigma. The image resolution of the ist DL2 (6MP) and the SD15 (5MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The ist DL2 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the SD15 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ist DL2 matches up vs the SD15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax ist DL2 and Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax ist DL2 features external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Pentax ist DL2 vs Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ist DL2 and the SD15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ist DL2 and SD15 is 69 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ist DL2 and SD15.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax ist DL2 to give you more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older ist DL2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.