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Pentax X70 vs Sony W320

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Pentax X70 vs Sony W320 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
  • Introduced March 2009
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Pentax X70 vs Sony W320 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax X70 vs Sony W320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X70 was brought out 10 months earlier than the W320 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the X70 grades versus the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony W320

 X70 W320 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Pentax X70

 W320 X70 
ReleasedJanuary 2010March 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony W320

 X70 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Pentax X70 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 comes with outside 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 W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the X70 against the W320.

Pentax X70 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and W320 is 71 and 97 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and W320.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W320 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax X70 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography advice
Sony W320 Portrait photography advice
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X70
Street photography with Sony W320
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography advice
Sony W320 Sports photography advice
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
26
good resolution (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X70
Travel photography with Sony W320
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X70
Landscape photography with Sony W320
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging factors
Sony W320 Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Pentax X70 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Sony W320
 Pentax X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-03-02 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.90 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $269