Pentax K-70 vs Sony RX100 IV
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Pentax K-70 vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Introduced June 2016
- Replacement is Pentax KF
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced June 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100 III
- Replacement is Sony RX100 V
Pentax K-70 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-70 versus Sony RX100 IV, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-70 (24MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty similar but the K-70 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe K-70 was introduced 13 months later than the RX100 IV which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the K-70 grades against the RX100 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-70 vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-70 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Sony RX100 IV
K-70 | RX100 IV | |||
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Announced | June 2016 | June 2015 | More recent by 13 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Pentax K-70
RX100 IV | K-70 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Sony RX100 IV
K-70 | RX100 IV | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Pentax K-70 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-70 offers external measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Pentax K-70 versus Sony RX100 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-70 versus the RX100 IV.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and RX100 IV is 62 and 89 respectively.
Pentax K-70 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-70 and RX100 IV.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-70 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-70 will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger K-70 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Pentax K-70 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Pentax K-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax K-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-06-08 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | PRIME MII | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 16.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 688 grams (1.52 lbs) | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 280 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $649 | $898 |