Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony RX100 IV

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax ist DS2 versus Sony RX100 IV, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the ist DS2 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The ist DS2 was brought out 10 years earlier than the RX100 IV which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ist DS2 grades against the RX100 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax ist DS2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax ist DS2 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax ist DS2 enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ist DS2 vs the RX100 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ist DS2 and RX100 IV is 68 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ist DS2 and RX100 IV.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ist DS2 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will render extra detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ist DS2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.