Pentax X70 vs Sony A99

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax X70 and Sony A99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The X70 was released 4 years before the A99 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the X70 grades versus the A99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 & Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X70 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the X70 vs the A99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and A99 is 71 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and A99.

As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X70 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A99 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.