Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony A290

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax ist DS2 and Sony A290, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and A290 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The ist DS2 was announced 5 years earlier than the A290 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ist DS2 scores versus the A290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax ist DS2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax ist DS2 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax ist DS2 provides physical dimensions 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 A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax ist DS2 and Sony A290 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ist DS2 against the A290.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ist DS2 and A290 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ist DS2 and A290.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony A290 to render greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ist DS2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.