Pentax X70 vs Sony A33

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax X70 and Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly close but the X70 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The X70 was announced 18 months prior to the A33 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the X70 matches up against the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. 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) while the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X70 and Sony A33 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X70 vs the A33.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and A33 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and A33.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X70 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A33 will result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.