Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony TX100V

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax ist DS2 and Sony TX100V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the ist DS2 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The ist DS2 was released 6 years before the TX100V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ist DS2 matches up versus the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax ist DS2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are available at Pentax ist DS2 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax ist DS2 comes with outer dimensions 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 TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax ist DS2 and Sony TX100V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ist DS2 against the TX100V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ist DS2 and TX100V is 68 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ist DS2 and TX100V.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ist DS2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony TX100V will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged ist DS2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.