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Pentax E70 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax E70 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Pentax E70
(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
  • Released January 2009
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Pentax E70 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax E70 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the E70 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E70 was introduced very close to the S930 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E70 matches up versus the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Sony S930

 E70 S930 

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Pentax E70

 S930 E70 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Pentax E70 and Sony S930

 E70 S930 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.4"2.4"Same display sizing
Display resolution112k112kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Pentax E70 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax E70 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Pentax E70 versus Sony S930 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E70 versus the S930.

Pentax E70 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E70 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Pentax E70 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E70 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E70 and S930.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Pentax E70 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Pentax E70 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E70 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E70
Portrait photography with Sony S930
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax E70
Sports photography with Sony S930
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax E70
Landscape photography with Sony S930
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E70 Vlogging advice
Sony S930 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Pentax E70 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E70 and Sony S930
 Pentax Optio E70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio E70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 112k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $140 $219