Pentax X70 vs Sony TX9

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.