Nikon D3X vs Pentax X70

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon D3X versus Pentax X70, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D3X (25MP) and X70 (12MP) and the D3X (Full frame) and X70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The D3X was introduced very close to the X70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D3X being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D3X matches up vs the X70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3X and Pentax X70. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D3X Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3X comes with external measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the D3X compared to the X70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D3X and X70 is 51 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3X and X70.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D3X with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D3X will provide greater detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.