Pentax ist DS2 vs Sony W810

Lets look closer at the Pentax ist DS2 and Sony W810, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ist DS2 (6MP) and W810 (20MP) and the ist DS2 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The ist DS2 was launched 9 years earlier than the W810 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the ist DS2 grades against the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax ist DS2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are available at Pentax ist DS2 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax ist DS2 has got physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax ist DS2 and Sony W810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ist DS2 versus the W810.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ist DS2 and W810 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ist DS2 and W810.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ist DS2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W810 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older ist DS2 will be behind in sensor technology.