Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony NEX-6

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax ist DL2 and Sony NEX-6, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The ist DL2 was revealed 8 years prior to the NEX-6 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ist DL2 matches up against the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax ist DL2 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are provided at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Pentax ist DL2 offers physical dimensions 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 NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Pentax ist DL2 and Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ist DL2 compared to the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ist DL2 and NEX-6 is 69 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ist DL2 and NEX-6.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony NEX-6 to give you greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.