Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony RX100 III

Here, we will be matching up the Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony RX100 III, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ist DL2 was introduced 9 years earlier than the RX100 III and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ist DL2 scores versus the RX100 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax ist DL2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax ist DL2 enjoys outside 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 RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ist DL2 compared to the RX100 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ist DL2 and RX100 III is 69 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ist DL2 and RX100 III.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ist DL2 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 III will offer you extra detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older ist DL2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.