Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony RX1R II

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax ist DS2 versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the ist DS2 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The ist DS2 was unveiled 11 years before the RX1R II which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ist DS2 matches up against the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax ist DS2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are provided at Pentax ist DS2 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax ist DS2 offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Pentax ist DS2 versus Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ist DS2 vs the RX1R II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ist DS2 and RX1R II is 68 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ist DS2 and RX1R II.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ist DS2 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1R II will offer you greater detail having an extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged ist DS2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.