Pentax ist DS2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Here, we are matching up the Pentax ist DS2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The ist DS2 was brought out 8 years before the Galaxy NX which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the ist DS2 matches up vs the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax ist DS2 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax ist DS2 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax ist DS2 enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ist DS2 and the Galaxy NX.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ist DS2 and Galaxy NX is 68 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ist DS2 and Galaxy NX.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy NX to show more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged ist DS2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.