Pentax X70 vs Samsung SH100

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax X70 and Samsung SH100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was launched 22 months earlier than the SH100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the X70 scores vs the SH100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 & Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 features external dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the X70 versus the SH100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and SH100 is 71 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and SH100.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung SH100 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.