Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony A700

On this page, we are matching up the Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The ist DL2 was brought out 23 months earlier than the A700 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the ist DL2 matches up vs the A700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax ist DL2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The entire galleries are available at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Pentax ist DL2 features exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ist DL2 and the A700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ist DL2 and A700 is 69 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ist DL2 and A700.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A700 to deliver more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.