Pentax X70 vs Sony A7R II

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax X70 versus Sony A7R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The X70 was revealed 7 years earlier than the A7R II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the X70 grades vs the A7R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X70 versus Sony A7R II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the X70 against the A7R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and A7R II is 71 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and A7R II.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X70 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R II will render extra detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.