Pentax X70 vs Sony W530

The following is a in depth review of the Pentax X70 and Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The X70 was brought out 22 months prior to the W530 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the X70 grades vs the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Pentax X70 and Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the X70 vs the W530.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and W530 is 71 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and W530.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W530 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.