Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony HX30V

The following is a detailed review of the Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony HX30V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The ist DL2 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the HX30V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the ist DL2 matches up versus the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax ist DL2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax ist DL2 has physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ist DL2 against the HX30V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ist DL2 and HX30V is 69 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ist DL2 and HX30V.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ist DL2 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX30V will resolve more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.