Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony A330

Lets look much closer at the Pentax ist DS2 and Sony A330, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and A330 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The ist DS2 was unveiled 4 years before the A330 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ist DS2 grades versus the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax ist DS2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax ist DS2 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax ist DS2 offers external 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) and the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

See the Pentax ist DS2 and Sony A330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ist DS2 against the A330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ist DS2 and A330 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ist DS2 and A330.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A330 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged ist DS2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.