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Pentax X70 vs Sony TX9

Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(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
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Pentax X70 vs Sony TX9 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax X70 versus Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was introduced 16 months before the TX9 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the X70 matches up vs the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony TX9

 X70 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Pentax X70

 TX9 X70 
LaunchedJuly 2010March 2009Newer by 16 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony TX9

 X70 TX9 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 has exterior measurements 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 TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X70 versus Sony TX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the X70 against the TX9.

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and TX9 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and TX9.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged X70 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography details
Sony TX9 Portrait photography details
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography highlights
Sony TX9 Street photography highlights
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography factors
Sony TX9 Sports photography factors
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
34
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography features
Sony TX9 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
includes touch focus
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (149g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography details
Sony TX9 Landscape photography details
36
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging information
Sony TX9 Vlogging information
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
32
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Pentax X70 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Sony TX9
 Pentax X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-02 2010-07-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 50 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 410 grams (0.90 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
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 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $799