Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony HX1

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax ist DL2 and Sony HX1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The ist DL2 was introduced 4 years before the HX1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ist DL2 scores vs the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax ist DL2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax ist DL2 comes with outer 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 HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ist DL2 versus the HX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ist DL2 and HX1 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ist DL2 and HX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ist DL2 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX1 will offer you extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.