Pentax X70 vs Sony A7S
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35 Features
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77 Imaging
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73 Overall
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Pentax X70 vs Sony A7S 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
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Newer Model is Sony A7S II
Photography Glossary Pentax X70 vs Sony A7S Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Pentax X70 and Sony A7S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is fairly well matched but the X70 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe X70 was announced 6 years prior to the A7S which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the X70 grades vs the A7S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 & Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony A7S
| X70 | A7S |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Pentax X70
| A7S | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2014 |  | March 2009 | More modern by 62 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony A7S
| X70 | A7S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Pentax X70 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
See the Pentax X70 and Sony A7S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the X70 versus the A7S.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and A7S is 71 and 77 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and A7S.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The X70 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged X70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax X70 vs Sony A7S Specifications
| Pentax X70 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax X70 | Sony Alpha A7S |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2009-03-02 | 2014-04-06 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 409600 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.10 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lbs) | 489 gr (1.08 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 87 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 3702 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $200 | $1,998 |
