Pentax E70 vs Sony HX9V

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax E70 vs Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The E70 was introduced 3 years prior to the HX9V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the E70 grades vs the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax E70 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax E70 has got physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E70 versus the HX9V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E70 and HX9V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E70 and HX9V.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX9V to give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged E70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.