Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 VA
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Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 VA 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
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched July 2018
Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax X70 and Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe X70 was manufactured 10 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the X70 scores against the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony RX100 VA
X70 | RX100 VA |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Pentax X70
RX100 VA | X70 | |||
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Launched | July 2018 | March 2009 | More recent by 114 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony RX100 VA
X70 | RX100 VA | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 features 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) while the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
See the Pentax X70 and Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the X70 vs the RX100 VA.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and RX100 VA is 71 and 89 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and RX100 VA.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X70 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will give extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-03-02 | 2018-07-13 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest 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) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410 grams (0.90 pounds) | 299 grams (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $200 | $998 |