Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony HX10V

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax ist DL2 versus Sony HX10V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The ist DL2 was introduced 7 years before the HX10V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ist DL2 matches up versus the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax ist DL2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax ist DL2 has got 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) and the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ist DL2 versus the HX10V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ist DL2 and HX10V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ist DL2 and HX10V.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ist DL2 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX10V will render greater detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.