Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony HX9V

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The ist DL2 was manufactured 6 years before the HX9V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ist DL2 matches up vs the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax ist DL2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax ist DL2 enjoys exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ist DL2 vs the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ist DL2 and HX9V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ist DL2 and HX9V.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ist DL2 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX9V will provide you with more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.