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Pentax X70 vs Sony H300

Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Pentax X70 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(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
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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Pentax X70 vs Sony H300 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Pentax X70 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X70 was announced 6 years prior to the H300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the X70 grades against the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony H300

 X70 H300 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Pentax X70

 H300 X70 
ReleasedFebruary 2014March 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony H300

 X70 H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Pentax X70 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax X70 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X70 and Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the X70 versus the H300.

Pentax X70 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and H300 is 71 and 63 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and H300.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to show more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older X70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X70
Portrait photography with Sony H300
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X70
Street photography with Sony H300
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography factors
Sony H300 Sports photography factors
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
50
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography details
Sony H300 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (590g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging info
Sony H300 Vlogging info
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
24
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (590g)
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Pentax X70 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Sony H300
 Pentax X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-02 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 8.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lbs) 590 gr (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $249