Pentax E70 vs Sony W230
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Pentax E70 vs Sony W230 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2009
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On this page, we will be matching up the Pentax E70 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the E70 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E70 was announced within a month of the W230 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the E70 scores vs the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are available at Pentax E70 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Sony W230
| E70 | W230 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Pentax E70
| W230 | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E70 and Sony W230
| E70 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Pentax E70 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax E70 provides external 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) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Pentax E70 and Sony W230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E70 versus the W230.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E70 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Pentax E70 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E70 and W230.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W230 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.
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Pentax E70 vs Sony W230 Specifications
| Pentax Optio E70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio E70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.4 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 112 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 model | 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, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $140 | $180 |