Pentax ist DL2 vs Sony WX350

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax ist DL2 versus Sony WX350, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the ist DL2 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The ist DL2 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the WX350 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ist DL2 matches up versus the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax ist DL2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax ist DL2 features outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ist DL2 and the WX350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ist DL2 and WX350 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ist DL2 and WX350.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ist DL2 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX350 will resolve more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older ist DL2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.