Pentax X70 vs Sigma SD9

Here is a comprehensive review of the Pentax X70 and Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The X70 was released 6 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the X70 grades against the SD9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 provides outside measurements 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 SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X70 and Sigma SD9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the X70 vs the SD9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and SD9 is 71 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and SD9.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X70 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax X70 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent X70 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.