Pentax X90 vs Sony WX70
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Pentax X90 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
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On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax X90 vs Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X90 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe X90 was unveiled 19 months before the WX70 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the X90 scores against the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Sony WX70
| X90 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Pentax X90
| WX70 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X90 and Sony WX70
| X90 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Pentax X90 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the X90 versus the WX70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and WX70 is 69 and 97 respectively.
Pentax X90 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and WX70.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older X90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Pentax X90 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax X90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Prime | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) | 114 gr (0.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") | 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 | - | 240 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-L106 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $350 | $242 |