Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony QX100

Here, we are looking at the Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony QX100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the ist DS2 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The ist DS2 was brought out 9 years prior to the QX100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ist DS2 grades vs the QX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax ist DS2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax ist DS2 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax ist DS2 features physical dimensions 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 QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ist DS2 versus the QX100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ist DS2 and QX100 is 68 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ist DS2 and QX100.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ist DS2 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony QX100 will give you more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ist DS2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.