Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7
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Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax X70 and Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the X70 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe X70 was unveiled 10 months prior to the TX7 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the X70 grades against the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony TX7
X70 | TX7 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Pentax X70
TX7 | X70 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | March 2009 | More modern by 10 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony TX7
X70 | TX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 has got external measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax X70 and Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the X70 and the TX7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and TX7 is 71 and 95 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and TX7.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X70 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax X70 will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-03-02 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $200 | $300 |