Pentax X70 vs Sony NEX-F3

Below is a in depth analysis of the Pentax X70 and Sony NEX-F3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The X70 was brought out 4 years before the NEX-F3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the X70 scores versus the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the X70 compared to the NEX-F3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and NEX-F3 is 71 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X70 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-F3 will give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be behind in sensor tech.