Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony QX100

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Pentax ist DL2 and Sony QX100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The ist DL2 was launched 8 years before the QX100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ist DL2 grades vs the QX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax ist DL2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax ist DL2 comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ist DL2 against the QX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ist DL2 and QX100 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ist DL2 and QX100.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ist DL2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony QX100 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older ist DL2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.