Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony W620

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony W620, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and W620 (14MP) and the ist DS2 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The ist DS2 was released 7 years before the W620 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ist DS2 grades against the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax ist DS2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are available at Pentax ist DS2 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. 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) and the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ist DS2 against the W620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ist DS2 and W620 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ist DS2 and W620.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ist DS2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W620 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged ist DS2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.