Pentax X70 vs Sigma SD15

Below is a in depth overview of the Pentax X70 vs Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The X70 was manufactured 11 months before the SD15 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the X70 matches up vs the SD15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 & Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the X70 versus the SD15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and SD15 is 71 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and SD15.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X70 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax X70 will produce greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older X70 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.