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Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W510

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39
Pentax ist DL2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Pentax ist DL2
(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
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W510 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Pentax ist DL2 and Sony W510, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and W510 (12MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The ist DL2 was manufactured 6 years before the W510 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ist DL2 grades against the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Sony W510

 ist DL2 W510 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Pentax ist DL2

 W510 ist DL2 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2006More recent by 60 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Pentax ist DL2 and Sony W510

 ist DL2 W510 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax ist DL2 has exterior measurements 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 W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ist DL2 and the W510.

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ist DL2 and W510 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ist DL2 and W510.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ist DL2 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony W510 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older ist DL2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax ist DL2
Portrait photography with Sony W510
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Street photography factors
Sony W510 Street photography factors
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (565g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax ist DL2
Sports photography with Sony W510
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography factors
Sony W510 Travel photography factors
52
lighter than competition (565g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography factors
Sony W510 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax ist DL2
Vlogging with Sony W510
22
lighter than competition (565g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
no mic jack
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax ist DL2 and Sony W510
 Pentax ist DL2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax ist DL2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2006-01-27 2011-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution - 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 639 not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price - $99