Pentax X70 vs Sony S930
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Pentax X70 vs Sony S930 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
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2009
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax X70 vs Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe X70 was announced 2 months later than the S930 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the X70 grades against the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony S930
| X70 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Pentax X70
| S930 | X70 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony S930
| X70 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2009 |  | January 2009 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax X70 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the X70 compared to the S930.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and S930 is 71 and 94 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and S930.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax X70 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
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Pentax X70 vs Sony S930 Specifications
| Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-03-02 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.9-5.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.4 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1/8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
| 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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 410 gr (0.90 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| 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 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $200 | $219 |