Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony W710

On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax ist DL2 versus Sony W710, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and W710 (16MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The ist DL2 was launched 8 years before the W710 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ist DL2 matches up against the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax ist DL2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax ist DL2 features outside 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 W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax ist DL2 versus Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ist DL2 versus the W710.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ist DL2 and W710 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ist DL2 and W710.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ist DL2 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony W710 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older ist DL2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.