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Pentax X70 vs Sony W220

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax X70 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(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
  • Launched March 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Pentax X70 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax X70 versus Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X70 was revealed 2 months after the W220 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X70 scores versus the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony W220

 X70 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Pentax X70

 W220 X70 

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony W220

 X70 W220 
RevealedMarch 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax X70 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 features external dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the X70 and the W220.

Pentax X70 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and W220 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and W220.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Pentax X70 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography advice
Sony W220 Street photography advice
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X70
Sports photography with Sony W220
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography advice
Sony W220 Landscape photography advice
35
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging highlights
Sony W220 Vlogging highlights
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Pentax X70 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Sony W220
 Pentax X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-03-02 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $160