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Pentax X70 vs Sony WX30

Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Pentax X70 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Pentax X70 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax X70 versus Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WX30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the X70 scores vs the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony WX30

 X70 WX30 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Pentax X70

 WX30 X70 
RevealedJuly 2011March 2009Newer by 29 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony WX30

 X70 WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax X70 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 provides 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) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the X70 versus the WX30.

Pentax X70 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and WX30 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and WX30.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X70
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography details
Sony WX30 Street photography details
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X70
Sports photography with Sony WX30
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography info
Sony WX30 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX30 Landscape photography advice
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Pentax X70 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Sony WX30
 Pentax X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-03-02 2011-07-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect 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)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
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
Retail cost $200 $259