Pentax ist DS2 vs Sigma SD9

Here is a complete review of the Pentax ist DS2 versus Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The ist DS2 was launched 2 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ist DS2 matches up against the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax ist DS2 & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax ist DS2 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax ist DS2 enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ist DS2 against the SD9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ist DS2 and SD9 is 68 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ist DS2 and SD9.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax ist DS2 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ist DS2 should have a benefit in sensor technology.