Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro
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Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Released February 2016
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sigma Quattro
X70 | Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Pentax X70
Quattro | X70 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | March 2009 | More modern by 84 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1390k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sigma Quattro
X70 | Quattro | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and Quattro is 71 and 63 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X70 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Pentax X70 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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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 |