Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony A230

The following is a extended overview of the Pentax ist DL2 and Sony A230, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and A230 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The ist DL2 was brought out 4 years before the A230 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ist DL2 grades versus the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax ist DL2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax ist DL2 provides outside 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 Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ist DL2 versus the A230.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ist DL2 and A230 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ist DL2 and A230.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A230 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.