Pentax K-70 vs Sony HX9V

Here, we will be looking at the Pentax K-70 vs Sony HX9V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The K-70 was revealed 4 years later than the HX9V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-70 matches up vs the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-70 enjoys exterior dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-70 vs Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the K-70 and the HX9V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and HX9V is 62 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-70 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-70 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-70 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher K-70 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.