Pentax X70 vs Sony W230

Let's look more closely at the Pentax X70 and Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was introduced within a month of the W230 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the X70 scores against the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X70 and Sony W230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the X70 compared to the W230.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and W230 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and W230.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.