Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony A850

The following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax ist DL2 versus Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and A850 (25MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The ist DL2 was brought out 5 years earlier than the A850 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ist DL2 grades versus the A850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax ist DL2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The entire galleries are available at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax ist DL2 has got physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax ist DL2 versus Sony A850 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ist DL2 and the A850.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ist DL2 and A850 is 69 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ist DL2 and A850.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ist DL2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A850 will offer extra detail having its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.