Pentax X70 vs Sigma SD14

The following is a in-depth review of the Pentax X70 and Sigma SD14, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The X70 was announced 2 years after the SD14 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X70 matches up against the SD14 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 features exterior 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) while the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X70 and Sigma SD14 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the X70 versus the SD14.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and SD14 is 71 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and SD14.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X70 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax X70 will produce extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher X70 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.