Pentax X70 vs Sony A850

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Pentax X70 versus Sony A850, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The X70 was unveiled 13 months before the A850 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the X70 matches up against the A850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 has exterior measurements 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 A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the X70 against the A850.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and A850 is 71 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and A850.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X70 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A850 will give greater detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.