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Comparison of Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 ×
Pentax X70 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Pentax X70
BrandSonyPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberDSC-HX1X70
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)115112
Width (mm)9299
Height (mm)8382
Weight (g)515411
Waterproof--
SuccessorSony HX100VPentax X90
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor-
Effective megapixels (MP)9.112
Sensor format1/2.4 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.0528.2
Sensor width (mm)5.926.13
Sensor height (mm)4.574.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.711.53
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2256(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1011
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG4 AVC/H.264AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI, Component-
Lens and Optics
LensSony G Lens, 13 elements in 10 groups including 1 ED, 1 asph. elementPentax ED; 14 elements in 11 groups with 4 asph. and 3 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 560.0026.00 - 624.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-4.00
Zoom ratio (x)2024
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.290.20 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)140
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 30
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 108
  • 6.25
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast DetectionContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, center
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, 201K pixelsEVF type; 200K dots color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 125 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (50 - 6400), 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (* at 5MP or less)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • d
  • daylight
  • fluorescent (w
  • manual
  • n)
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, SpotMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesEasy, Sweep Panorama, Anti motion blur, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Twilight,Twilight Portrait, Landscape, PortraitLandscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Flower, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Backlight
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync w/ redeye
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.3m-9.2m(W), 1.5m-5.1m(T)29.9¡¦ (wide, auto ISO), 16.7¡¦ (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1133
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multi-connector
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.55-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1011
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.67-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)390170
Battery form factorProprietary Info LITHIUMProprietary D-LI92
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • software cd-rom s-sw87
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; macos-x 10.1.2-10.5
Miscellaneous
Notes and features10fps Full-resolution Burst Mode, Optical Image Stabilization, Tilt LCD, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face DetectionTriple Shake Reduction technology includes Mechanical SR via CCD shift mechanism, Digital SR via high ISO, and Movie SR



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