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Pentax K-70 vs Sony W230

Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
81
Overall
71
Pentax K-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Pentax K-70 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released June 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax KF
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Pentax K-70 vs Sony W230 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax K-70 vs Sony W230, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and W230 (12MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The K-70 was unveiled 7 years after the W230 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-70 matches up versus the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Sony W230

 K-70 W230 
LaunchedJune 2016February 2009Newer by 89 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Pentax K-70

 W230 K-70 

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Sony W230

 K-70 W230 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax K-70 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-70 features physical dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-70 vs the W230.

Pentax K-70 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and W230 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-70 and W230.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-70 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-70 will offer greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent K-70 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax K-70 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-70 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-70 Portrait photography info
Sony W230 Portrait photography info
79
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-70
Street photography with Sony W230
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than competition in class (688g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
71
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (410 shots)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-70
Travel photography with Sony W230
64
weather proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (688g)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-70 Landscape photography details
Sony W230 Landscape photography details
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-70
Vlogging with Sony W230
71
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (688 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Pentax K-70 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Sony W230
 Pentax K-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-06-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by PRIME MII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 102400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 688 gr (1.52 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 410 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $649 $180