Pentax X70 vs Sony H20
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Pentax X70 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Launched May 2009
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Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax X70 and Sony H20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe X70 was brought out 2 months before the H20 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the X70 scores vs the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony H20
| X70 | H20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Pentax X70
| H20 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony H20
| X70 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Pentax X70 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the X70 versus the H20.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and H20 is 71 and 87 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and H20.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax X70 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Pentax X70 vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-03-02 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| 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 | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.10 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 410g (0.90 lbs) | 250g (0.55 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
| 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 | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $200 | $249 |