Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony WX300

Following is a complete assessment of the Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony WX300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The ist DL2 was unveiled 8 years before the WX300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ist DL2 grades versus the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax ist DL2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax ist DL2 has got outside 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 WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ist DL2 compared to the WX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ist DL2 and WX300 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ist DL2 and WX300.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ist DL2 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX300 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.