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Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Released March 2009
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
Photography Glossary

Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Its time to look closer at the Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The X70 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the Quattro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the X70 scores versus the Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sigma Quattro

 X70 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Pentax X70

 Quattro X70 
ReleasedFebruary 2016March 2009More modern by 84 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sigma Quattro

 X70 Quattro 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X70 has outer measurements 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 Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the X70 compared to the Quattro.

Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and Quattro is 71 and 63 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and Quattro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X70 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro will provide you with extra detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
81
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X70
Street photography with Sigma Quattro
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X70
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
70
megapixel count amazing (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
environment proofing
megapixel count amazing (29 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (625g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography factors
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography factors
35
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count amazing (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X70
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
22
provides face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video ( resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (625 grams)
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Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Sigma Quattro
 Pentax X70Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Make Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax X70 Sigma sd Quattro
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-03-02 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 -
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 pounds) 625g (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI92 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $738