Pentax E70 vs Sony HX99
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![Pentax Optio E70 front Pentax Optio E70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-E70/Pentax-E70-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99/Sony-HX99-front.jpg)
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67 Overall
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Pentax E70 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released September 2018
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Pentax E70 vs Sony HX99 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Pentax E70 and Sony HX99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the E70 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses totally different sensor sizing.
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The E70 was announced 10 years before the HX99 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E70 matches up versus the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Pentax E70 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are available at Pentax E70 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Sony HX99
E70 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Pentax E70
HX99 | E70 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 117 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+809k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax E70 and Sony HX99
E70 | HX99 |
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Pentax E70 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax E70 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax E70 and Sony HX99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E70 versus the HX99.
![Pentax E70 vs Sony HX99 size comparison Pentax E70 vs Sony HX99 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-E70-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E70 and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.
![Pentax E70 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison Pentax E70 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-E70-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax E70 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E70 and HX99.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E70 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX99 will give extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older E70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Pentax E70 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison Pentax E70 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-E70-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax E70 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax E70 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax E70 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-E70-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax E70 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Pentax Optio E70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio E70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-05 | 2018-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.4 inch | 3.00 inch |
Resolution of display | 112k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 242 gr (0.53 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $140 | $469 |