Pentax X70 vs Sony A300

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax X70 versus Sony A300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is fairly similar but the X70 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The X70 was revealed 14 months after the A300 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the X70 scores vs the A300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X70 versus Sony A300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the X70 and the A300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and A300 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and A300.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X70 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax X70 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern X70 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.