Pentax X70 vs Sony A390
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Pentax X70 vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Launched July 2010
- Previous Model is Sony A380
Pentax X70 vs Sony A390 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Pentax X70 versus Sony A390, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the X70 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe X70 was announced 17 months before the A390 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the X70 scores vs the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax X70 vs Sony A390 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony A390
X70 | A390 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Pentax X70
A390 | X70 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | March 2009 | Newer by 17 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony A390
X70 | A390 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Pentax X70 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 provides physical dimensions 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 A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
See the Pentax X70 versus Sony A390 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the X70 versus the A390.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and A390 is 71 and 66 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and A390.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X70 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A390 will produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax X70 vs Sony A390 Specifications
Pentax X70 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax X70 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2009-03-02 | 2010-07-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 lbs) | 549g (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 607 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $200 | $500 |