Pentax X70 vs Sony W230
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Pentax X70 vs Sony W230 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2009
Pentax X70 vs Sony W230 Overview
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Pentax X70 vs Sony W230 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony W230
X70 | W230 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Pentax X70
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony W230
X70 | W230 | |||
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Introduced | March 2009 | February 2009 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Pentax X70 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
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.
Pentax X70 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Pentax X70 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-03-02 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410 grams (0.90 lb) | 156 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $180 |