Pentax X70 vs Sony HX20V
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Pentax X70 vs Sony HX20V 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" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX10V
- Renewed by Sony HX30V
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Below is a complete review of the Pentax X70 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe X70 was manufactured 4 years before the HX20V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X70 matches up against the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony HX20V
| X70 | HX20V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Pentax X70
| HX20V | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2012 |  | March 2009 | More recent by 41 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony HX20V
| X70 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Pentax X70 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. 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 HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the X70 versus the HX20V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and HX20V is 71 and 90 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and HX20V.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older X70 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Pentax X70 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-03-02 | 2012-07-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 | 12MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| 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) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 410 grams (0.90 lbs) | 254 grams (0.56 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| 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 | - | 320 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
| 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 |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $200 | $397 |
