Pentax X70 vs Sony W730

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax X70 versus Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was released 4 years before the W730 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the X70 matches up versus the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax X70 has got external measurements 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 W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X70 versus Sony W730 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the X70 vs the W730.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and W730 is 71 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and W730.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.