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Pentax X70 vs Sony T900

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Pentax X70 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(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
  • Introduced March 2009
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Pentax X70 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax X70 versus Sony T900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X70 was brought out at a similar time to the T900 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the X70 matches up vs the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony T900

 X70 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Pentax X70

 T900 X70 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony T900

 X70 T900 
LaunchedMarch 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Pentax X70 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Pentax X70 versus Sony T900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the X70 against the T900.

Pentax X70 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and T900 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and T900.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Pentax X70 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X70
Travel photography with Sony T900
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T900 Landscape photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Pentax X70 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Sony T900
 Pentax X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-03-02 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $300