• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 380.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 624.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-H10 advantages over Pentax X70

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.76 vs 1.53 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 310 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    48 mm vs 99 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    265g vs 411g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Pentax X70 advantages over Sony DSC-H10

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.33 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    624 mm vs 380 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    12.0 vs 8.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    26 mm vs 38 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TZ4

Sony DSC-H10
Panasonic DMC-TZ4
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Thinner
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Sony DSC-H10 vs Panasonic DMC-TZ4

Pentax X70
Panasonic DMC-TZ4
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax X70 vs Panasonic DMC-TZ4

Compared to Olympus SP-590UZ

Sony DSC-H10
Olympus SP-590UZ
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $450
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony DSC-H10 vs Olympus SP-590UZ

Pentax X70
Olympus SP-590UZ
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Faster shutter
  • $450
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Longer exposure

Compare Pentax X70 vs Olympus SP-590UZ

Compared to Sony DSC-H20

Sony DSC-H10
Sony DSC-H20
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Sony DSC-H10 vs Sony DSC-H20

Pentax X70
Sony DSC-H20
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax X70 vs Sony DSC-H20

Compared to Pentax X90

Sony DSC-H10
Pentax X90
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony DSC-H10 vs Pentax X90

Pentax X70
Pentax X90
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out

Compare Pentax X70 vs Pentax X90

Compared to Canon SX130 IS

Sony DSC-H10
Canon SX130 IS
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Sony DSC-H10 vs Canon SX130 IS

Pentax X70
Canon SX130 IS
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax X70 vs Canon SX130 IS

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