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Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax E70

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX170 IS
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax E70 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX160 IS and Pentax E70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 4 years after the E70 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Pentax E70

 SX160 IS E70 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 55 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Canon SX160 IS

 E70 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Pentax E70

 SX160 IS E70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the E70.

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and E70 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and E70.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to offer more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography advice
Pentax E70 Portrait photography advice
46
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography details
Pentax E70 Sports photography details
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 shots)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography highlights
Pentax E70 Travel photography highlights
69
good battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax E70
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging features
Pentax E70 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX160 IS vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Pentax E70
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISPentax Optio E70
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Pentax Optio E70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291g (0.64 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 380 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $199 $140