Pentax E70 vs Sony HX20V
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Pentax E70 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX10V
- Later Model is Sony HX30V
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On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax E70 and Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E70 was revealed 4 years before the HX20V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the E70 scores vs the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax E70 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Sony HX20V
| E70 | HX20V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Pentax E70
| HX20V | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2012 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 43 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 112k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E70 and Sony HX20V
| E70 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Pentax E70 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax E70 has outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the Pentax E70 and Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E70 vs the HX20V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E70 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.
Pentax E70 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E70 and HX20V.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to provide greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E70 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax E70 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Pentax Optio E70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio E70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-01-05 | 2012-07-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| 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 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.4" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 112k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| 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 | - | 320 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $140 | $397 |