Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony TX55

In this article, we will be analyzing the Pentax ist DL2 versus Sony TX55, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The ist DL2 was brought out 6 years before the TX55 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the ist DL2 grades versus the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Pentax ist DL2 features outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ist DL2 vs the TX55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ist DL2 and TX55 is 69 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ist DL2 and TX55.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ist DL2 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX55 will produce extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.