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Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony T90

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39
Pentax ist DL2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony T90 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Pentax ist DL2 and Sony T90, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and T90 (12MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The ist DL2 was revealed 4 years earlier than the T90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the ist DL2 matches up against the T90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Sony T90

 ist DL2 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Pentax ist DL2

 T90 ist DL2 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2006More modern by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax ist DL2 and Sony T90

 ist DL2 T90 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax ist DL2 features 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) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ist DL2 against the T90.

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ist DL2 and T90 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ist DL2 and T90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ist DL2 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony T90 will show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax ist DL2
Street photography with Sony T90
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (565 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography features
Sony T90 Travel photography features
52
lighter than others in class (565g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (148g)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
no Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging highlights
Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
22
lighter than others in class (565g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( resolution)
no external microphone socket
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (148g)
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Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax ist DL2 and Sony T90
 Pentax ist DL2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax ist DL2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2006-01-27 2009-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $259