Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7S
65 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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77 Imaging
60 Features
73 Overall
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Announced April 2014
- New Model is Sony A7S II
Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7S Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax X-5 versus Sony A7S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe X-5 was introduced 19 months prior to the A7S which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the X-5 scores versus the A7S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7S Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 & Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony A7S
X-5 | A7S |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Pentax X-5
A7S | X-5 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | August 2012 | More recent by 19 months | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Crisper screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony A7S
X-5 | A7S | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
See the Pentax X-5 versus Sony A7S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the X-5 and the A7S.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and A7S is 65 and 77 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and A7S.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X-5 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax X-5 will give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older X-5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7S Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax X-5 | Sony Alpha A7S |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-08-22 | 2014-04-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 230k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595g (1.31 lbs) | 489g (1.08 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $230 | $1,998 |