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Pentax X70 vs Sony T110

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Pentax X70 vs Sony T110 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony T110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Pentax X70 vs Sony T110 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax X70 versus Sony T110, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and T110 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X70 was revealed 22 months earlier than the T110 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the X70 matches up versus the T110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony T110

 X70 T110 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Pentax X70

 T110 X70 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2009Fresher by 22 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony T110

 X70 T110 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Pentax X70 vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony T110 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the X70 and the T110.

Pentax X70 vs Sony T110 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and T110 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Sony T110 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and T110.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony T110 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax X70 vs Sony T110 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Sony T110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T110 Portrait photography highlights
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
Sony T110 as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography features
Sony T110 Sports photography features
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X70
Travel photography with Sony T110
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
provides touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T110 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T110 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
28
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Pentax X70 vs Sony T110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Sony T110
 Pentax X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-02 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 gr (0.90 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $199