Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony HX300

In this article, we are comparing the Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony HX300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the ist DS2 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ist DS2 was brought out 8 years prior to the HX300 and that is a fairly significant 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 HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ist DS2 grades versus the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax ist DS2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are available at Pentax ist DS2 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax ist DS2 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony HX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ist DS2 vs the HX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ist DS2 and HX300 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ist DS2 and HX300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ist DS2 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX300 will result in extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older ist DS2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.