Pentax E70 vs Sony HX400V

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax E70 versus Sony HX400V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E70 was launched 6 years before the HX400V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E70 matches up vs the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax E70 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax E70 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E70 and the HX400V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E70 and HX400V is 94 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E70 and HX400V.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX400V to give more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged E70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.