Pentax X70 vs Sony HX100V

Below is a extended overview of the Pentax X70 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X70 was announced 3 years before the HX100V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the X70 matches up versus the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 has 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) whilst the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X70 and Sony HX100V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the X70 against the HX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and HX100V is 71 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and HX100V.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX100V to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.