Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony RX1
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Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed January 2006
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Announced February 2013
Photography Glossary Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony RX1 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax ist DL2 and Sony RX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ist DL2 was manufactured 8 years prior to the RX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the ist DL2 scores versus the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax ist DL2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Sony RX1
| ist DL2 | RX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Pentax ist DL2
| RX1 | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2013 |  | January 2006 | Fresher by 86 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 210k | Sharper screen (+1019k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax ist DL2 and Sony RX1
| ist DL2 | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax ist DL2 comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check the Pentax ist DL2 and Sony RX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ist DL2 compared to the RX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ist DL2 and RX1 is 69 and 79 respectively.
Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ist DL2 and RX1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ist DL2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older ist DL2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
| Pentax ist DL2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax ist DL2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2006-01-27 | 2013-02-19 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 5 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.0-22.0 |
| Available lenses | 151 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 210 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/4000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | No | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 565 grams (1.25 pounds) | 482 grams (1.06 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 65 | 93 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | 25.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 639 | 2534 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 270 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | - | $2,798 |
