Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony W730

The following is a thorough assessment of the Pentax ist DS2 and Sony W730, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and W730 (16MP) and the ist DS2 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ist DS2 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the W730 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ist DS2 grades versus the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax ist DS2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax ist DS2 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax ist DS2 comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Pentax ist DS2 and Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ist DS2 and the W730.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ist DS2 and W730 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ist DS2 and W730.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ist DS2 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W730 will deliver greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ist DS2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.