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Pentax X70 vs Sony A68

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Pentax X70 vs Sony A68 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
  • Introduced March 2009
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A65
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Pentax X70 vs Sony A68 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax X70 versus Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The X70 was released 7 years earlier than the A68 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X70 matches up versus the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony A68

 X70 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Pentax X70

 A68 X70 
LaunchedNovember 2015March 2009Newer by 81 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony A68

 X70 A68 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Pentax X70 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 has got physical measurements 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 A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X70 versus Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the X70 vs the A68.

Pentax X70 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and A68 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and A68.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X70 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A68 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax X70 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X70
Portrait photography with Sony A68
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography information
Sony A68 Street photography information
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography information
Sony A68 Sports photography information
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (510 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A68 as a Landscape photography camera
35
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low battery (510 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging info
Sony A68 Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
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Pentax X70 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Sony A68
 Pentax X70Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax X70 Sony SLT-A68
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-03-02 2015-11-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 pounds) 610g (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $581