Pentax X70 vs Sony A450

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax X70 and Sony A450, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively similar but the X70 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The X70 was launched 10 months before the A450 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the X70 grades vs the A450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 features external dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the X70 and the A450.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and A450 is 71 and 65 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and A450.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X70 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A450 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.