Pentax X70 vs Sony A9

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax X70 vs Sony A9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The X70 was launched 9 years prior to the A9 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the X70 matches up versus the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the X70 compared to the A9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and A9 is 71 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and A9.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X70 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A9 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.