Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony HX400V

In this article, we are comparing the Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony HX400V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the ist DS2 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The ist DS2 was announced 9 years earlier than the HX400V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the ist DS2 matches up vs the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax ist DS2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax ist DS2 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax ist DS2 offers outside measurements 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 HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ist DS2 vs the HX400V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ist DS2 and HX400V is 68 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ist DS2 and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ist DS2 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX400V will provide you with greater detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged ist DS2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.