Pentax X70 vs Sony W310

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax X70 and Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X70 was unveiled 10 months prior to the W310 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the X70 grades vs the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 has physical measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the X70 versus the W310.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and W310 is 71 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and W310.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.