Pentax VS20 vs Sony A700

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax VS20 versus Sony A700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the VS20 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The VS20 was brought out 4 years after the A700 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VS20 matches up against the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax VS20 enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VS20 vs the A700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VS20 and A700 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VS20 and A700.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VS20 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax VS20 will result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger VS20 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.