Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony HX200V

In this article, we will be analyzing the Pentax ist DS2 versus Sony HX200V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the ist DS2 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The ist DS2 was introduced 7 years before the HX200V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ist DS2 grades against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax ist DS2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax ist DS2 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax ist DS2 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

See the Pentax ist DS2 versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ist DS2 vs the HX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ist DS2 and HX200V is 68 and 66 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ist DS2 and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ist DS2 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX200V will show more detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged ist DS2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.