Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony A99 II

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Pentax ist DL2 versus Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The ist DL2 was released 11 years earlier than the A99 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ist DL2 matches up vs the A99 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax ist DL2 and Sony Alpha A99 II. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax ist DL2 has got outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony A99 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Look at the Pentax ist DL2 versus Sony A99 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ist DL2 versus the A99 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ist DL2 and A99 II is 69 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ist DL2 and A99 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ist DL2 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A99 II will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.