Pentax X70 vs Sony RX10 III
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Pentax X70 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
- Released March 2016
- Succeeded the Sony RX10 II
- Later Model is Sony RX10 IV
Photography Glossary Pentax X70 vs Sony RX10 III Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Pentax X70 and Sony RX10 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe X70 was launched 8 years earlier than the RX10 III and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X70 matches up versus the RX10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony RX10 III
| X70 | RX10 III |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Pentax X70
| RX10 III | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2016 |  | March 2009 | Fresher by 86 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony RX10 III
| X70 | RX10 III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax X70 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 features 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) while the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax X70 and Sony RX10 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the X70 against the RX10 III.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and RX10 III is 71 and 53 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and RX10 III.
To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X70 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX10 III will show more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older X70 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Pentax X70 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications
| Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-03-02 | 2016-03-29 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 50 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.4-4.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 14.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lb) | 1051 gr (2.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 472 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 420 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $200 | $1,398 |
