Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony A100

The following is a thorough analysis of the Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony A100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The ist DS2 was released 11 months prior to the A100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ist DS2 matches up vs the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax ist DS2 enjoys exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ist DS2 versus the A100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ist DS2 and A100 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ist DS2 and A100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A100 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged ist DS2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.