Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony A450

Lets look more closely at the Pentax ist DS2 versus Sony A450, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The ist DS2 was introduced 5 years before the A450 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ist DS2 grades vs the A450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax ist DS2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are available at Pentax ist DS2 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax ist DS2 offers physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Pentax ist DS2 versus Sony A450 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ist DS2 against the A450.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ist DS2 and A450 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ist DS2 and A450.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A450 to deliver more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older ist DS2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.