Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony QX30

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax ist DL2 versus Sony QX30, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The ist DL2 was manufactured 9 years before the QX30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ist DL2 grades vs the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax ist DL2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax ist DL2 has outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ist DL2 and the QX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ist DL2 and QX30 is 69 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ist DL2 and QX30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ist DL2 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony QX30 will offer greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older ist DL2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.