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Pentax X70 vs Sony W350

Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Pentax X70 vs Sony W350 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
  • Released March 2009
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Pentax X70 vs Sony W350 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax X70 vs Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X70 was announced 10 months before the W350 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the X70 scores against the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony W350

 X70 W350 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Pentax X70

 W350 X70 
IntroducedJanuary 2010March 2009More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony W350

 X70 W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Pentax X70 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X70 vs Sony W350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X70 compared to the W350.

Pentax X70 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and W350 is 71 and 97 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and W350.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W350 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X70
Portrait photography with Sony W350
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography features
Sony W350 Street photography features
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography features
Sony W350 Sports photography features
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X70
Travel photography with Sony W350
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X70
Landscape photography with Sony W350
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging details
Sony W350 Vlogging details
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Pentax X70 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Sony W350
 Pentax X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-02 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $200