Pentax X70 vs Sony A900

Here is a comprehensive review of the Pentax X70 versus Sony A900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and A900 (25MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The X70 was manufactured 5 months later than the A900 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the X70 scores against the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 enjoys outside 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 A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the X70 and the A900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and A900 is 71 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and A900.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X70 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A900 will provide greater detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.