Pentax X70 vs Sony W830

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax X70 versus Sony W830, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X70 was released 5 years prior to the W830 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the X70 scores vs the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X70 versus Sony W830 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the X70 compared to the W830.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and W830 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and W830.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W830 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older X70 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.