Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony A230

The following is a complete analysis of the Pentax ist DS2 versus Sony A230, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and A230 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The ist DS2 was manufactured 4 years before the A230 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ist DS2 scores vs the A230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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When you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax ist DS2 has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ist DS2 against the A230.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ist DS2 and A230 is 68 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ist DS2 and A230.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A230 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ist DS2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.