Pentax X70 vs Sony H70
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Pentax X70 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Below is a detailed overview of the Pentax X70 vs Sony H70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the X70 scores vs the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony H70
| X70 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Pentax X70
| H70 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | March 2009 | More recent by 22 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony H70
| X70 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Pentax X70 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X70 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the X70 compared to the H70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and H70 is 71 and 93 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and H70.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older X70 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Pentax X70 vs Sony H70 Specifications
| Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-03-02 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | 3.60 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lb) | 194 gr (0.43 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $200 | $199 |