Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W570
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Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W570 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W570, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and W570 (16MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ist DL2 was revealed 6 years earlier than the W570 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the ist DL2 scores against the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax ist DL2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are available at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Sony W570
ist DL2 | W570 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Pentax ist DL2
W570 | ist DL2 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2006 | Newer by 60 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax ist DL2 and Sony W570
ist DL2 | W570 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax ist DL2 provides physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W570 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ist DL2 compared to the W570.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ist DL2 and W570 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ist DL2 and W570.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ist DL2 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W570 will offer greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Pentax ist DL2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax ist DL2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2006-01-27 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 210k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | - | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 565 grams (1.25 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | - | $159 |