Pentax X70 vs Sony HX200V
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Pentax X70 vs Sony HX200V 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
- Revealed March 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX100V
- Updated by Sony HX300
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax X70 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe X70 was unveiled 4 years before the HX200V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the X70 scores against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony HX200V
| X70 | HX200V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Pentax X70
| HX200V | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2012 |  | March 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony HX200V
| X70 | HX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Pentax X70 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the X70 and the HX200V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and HX200V is 71 and 66 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and HX200V.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to result in greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax X70 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
| Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-03-02 | 2012-05-11 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | 12.40 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lbs) | 583 gr (1.29 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| 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 life | - | 450 pictures |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $200 | $480 |
