Pentax X70 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Pentax X70 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced March 2009
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
- New Model is Sony NEX-F3
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The following is a comprehensive review of the Pentax X70 vs Sony NEX-C3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe X70 was brought out 3 years prior to the NEX-C3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the X70 matches up vs the NEX-C3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony NEX-C3
| X70 | NEX-C3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Pentax X70
| NEX-C3 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | March 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony NEX-C3
| X70 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Pentax X70 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the X70 versus the NEX-C3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and NEX-C3 is 71 and 91 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and NEX-C3.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X70 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax X70 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Pentax X70 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax X70 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2009-03-02 | 2011-08-22 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 410g (0.90 lb) | 225g (0.50 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $200 | $343 |