Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony QX10

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony QX10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the ist DS2 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The ist DS2 was introduced 9 years earlier than the QX10 which is a fairly big 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 QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ist DS2 grades versus the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax ist DS2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax ist DS2 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax ist DS2 offers external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ist DS2 and the QX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ist DS2 and QX10 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ist DS2 and QX10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ist DS2 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony QX10 will result in extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged ist DS2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.