Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony A200

The following is a complete overview of the Pentax ist DL2 versus Sony A200, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and A200 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The ist DL2 was unveiled 3 years before the A200 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ist DL2 grades vs the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax ist DL2 has got physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ist DL2 against the A200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ist DL2 and A200 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ist DL2 and A200.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A200 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.