Pentax X70 vs Sony W610
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Pentax X70 vs Sony W610 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
- Revealed March 2009
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Pentax X70 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony W610
X70 | W610 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Pentax X70
W610 | X70 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | March 2009 | Newer by 34 months |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony W610
X70 | W610 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Examine the Pentax X70 vs Sony W610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and W610 is 71 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Pentax X70 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |