Comparisons / Comparison of Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

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

Attribute
Pentax X70 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 ×
General
ModelPentax X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
BrandPentaxSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberX70DSC-HX1
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112115
Width (mm)9992
Height (mm)8283
Weight (g)411515
Waterproof--
1↑SuccessorPentax X90Sony HX100V
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor
Effective megapixels (MP)129.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.4 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.227.05
Sensor width (mm)6.135.92
Sensor height (mm)4.64.57
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.71
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
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1110
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MPEG4 AVC/H.264
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI, Component
Lens and Optics
LensPentax ED; 14 elements in 11 groups with 4 asph. and 3 ED elementsSony G Lens, 13 elements in 10 groups including 1 ED, 1 asph. element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 624.0028.00 - 560.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00-
Zoom ratio (x)2420
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.19 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)401
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 30-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6.25
  • 2
  • 108
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, centerContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 200K dots color LCDEVF type, 201K pixels
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (50 - 6400), 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (* at 5MP or less)Auto, 125 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • d
  • daylight
  • fluorescent (w
  • manual
  • n)
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 41/4000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF areaMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesLandscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Flower, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, BacklightEasy, Sweep Panorama, Anti motion blur, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Twilight,Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync w/ redeye
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range description29.9¡¦ (wide, auto ISO), 16.7¡¦ (tele, auto ISO)ISO Auto: 0.3m-9.2m(W), 1.5m-5.1m(T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3311
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)
  • dc input
  • multi-connector
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)1110
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)170390
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI92Proprietary Info LITHIUM
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom s-sw87
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; macos-x 10.1.2-10.5
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresTriple Shake Reduction technology includes Mechanical SR via CCD shift mechanism, Digital SR via high ISO, and Movie SR10fps Full-resolution Burst Mode, Optical Image Stabilization, Tilt LCD, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection



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