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Pentax X70 vs Sony W610

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Pentax X70 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(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
  • Revealed March 2009
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Pentax X70 vs Sony W610 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Pentax X70 vs Sony W610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X70 was brought out 3 years prior to the W610 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the X70 grades against the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony W610

 X70 W610 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Pentax X70

 W610 X70 
RevealedJanuary 2012March 2009Newer by 34 months

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony W610

 X70 W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax X70 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the X70 versus the W610.

Pentax X70 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and W610 is 71 and 97 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and W610.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W610 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax X70 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X70
Portrait photography with Sony W610
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than average (113g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X70
Travel photography with Sony W610
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (113g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography details
Sony W610 Landscape photography details
35
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging factors
Sony W610 Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Pentax X70 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Sony W610
 Pentax X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-03-02 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
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/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 93 x 52 x 19mm (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 life - 250 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $200