Pentax P70 vs Sony T900
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96 Imaging
34 Features
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Pentax P70 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Announced February 2009
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On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax P70 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe P70 was launched around the same time to the T900 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the P70 matches up vs the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio P70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax P70 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Sony T900
| P70 | T900 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Pentax P70
| T900 | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax P70 and Sony T900
| P70 | T900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Pentax P70 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax P70 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax P70 vs Sony T900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the P70 versus the T900.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P70 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Pentax P70 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P70 and T900.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account.
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Pentax P70 vs Sony T900 Specifications
| Pentax Optio P70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio P70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-03-02 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 143 grams (0.32 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| 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 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $300 |