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Nikon A1000 vs Pentax X70

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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Nikon A1000 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon A1000 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 10 years after the X70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the A1000 scores against the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Pentax X70

 A1000 X70 
IntroducedJanuary 2019March 2009More modern by 121 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Nikon A1000

 X70 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Pentax X70

 A1000 X70 
Focus manually More precise focus

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A1000 compared to the X70.

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and X70 is 86 and 71 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and X70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern A1000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography factors
Pentax X70 Portrait photography factors
52
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography details
Pentax X70 Street photography details
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A1000
Sports photography with Pentax X70
50
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography factors
Pentax X70 Travel photography factors
73
provides touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax X70 Landscape photography highlights
55
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
36
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging details
Pentax X70 Vlogging details
73
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have external microphone socket
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Nikon A1000 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Pentax X70
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Pentax X70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Pentax X70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-01-18 2009-03-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 410 grams (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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