Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony H400

Here, we are matching up the Pentax ist DL2 versus Sony H400, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and H400 (20MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ist DL2 was announced 9 years earlier than the H400 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ist DL2 scores versus the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax ist DL2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax ist DL2 comes with 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) while the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Pentax ist DL2 versus Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ist DL2 compared to the H400.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ist DL2 and H400 is 69 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ist DL2 and H400.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ist DL2 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H400 will render greater detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.