Pentax X70 vs Sony W570
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Pentax X70 vs Sony W570 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
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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Below is a extended assessment of the Pentax X70 vs Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe X70 was launched 22 months earlier than the W570 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the X70 grades vs the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony W570
| X70 | W570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Pentax X70
| W570 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | March 2009 | More recent by 22 months |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony W570
| X70 | W570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Pentax X70 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax X70 vs Sony W570 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the X70 and the W570.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and W570 is 71 and 96 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and W570.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W570 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older X70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax X70 vs Sony W570 Specifications
| Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-03-02 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 410 grams (0.90 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $200 | $159 |