Nikon P950 vs Pentax X70
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Nikon P950 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
- Released January 2020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Released March 2009
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On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon P950 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the P950 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe P950 was released 11 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P950 grades against the X70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Pentax X70
| P950 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2020 |  | March 2009 | Fresher by 133 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Nikon P950
| X70 | P950 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P950 and Pentax X70
| P950 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon P950 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P950 has outside dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the P950 versus the X70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and X70 is 52 and 71 respectively.
Nikon P950 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P950 and X70.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon P950 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern P950 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon P950 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P950 | Pentax X70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P950 | Pentax X70 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2020-01-07 | 2009-03-02 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 90 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 300 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 9.10 m |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1005 grams (2.22 pounds) | 410 grams (0.90 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $797 | $200 |
