Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony QX1

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax ist DL2 and Sony QX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and QX1 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The ist DL2 was manufactured 9 years prior to the QX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ist DL2 matches up versus the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax ist DL2 features outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ist DL2 against the QX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ist DL2 and QX1 is 69 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ist DL2 and QX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony QX1 to produce more detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.