Pentax X70 vs Sony A230

In this article, we will be reviewing the Pentax X70 and Sony A230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the X70 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The X70 was unveiled 2 months before the A230 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X70 grades versus the A230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax X70 comes with 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 A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the X70 and the A230.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and A230 is 71 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and A230.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X70 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax X70 will produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.