Pentax X70 vs Sony HX10V
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Pentax X70 vs Sony HX10V 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
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Renewed by Sony HX20V
Photography Glossary Pentax X70 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Pentax X70 vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the X70 grades versus the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony HX10V
| X70 | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Pentax X70
| HX10V | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | March 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony HX10V
| X70 | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Pentax X70 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax X70 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the X70 and the HX10V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and HX10V is 71 and 91 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and HX10V.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX10V to give more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Pentax X70 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
| Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-03-02 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.10 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 410g (0.90 lb) | 234g (0.52 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 320 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $200 | $616 |