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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H70

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX520 HS
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H70 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX510 HS and Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 2 years after the H70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Sony H70

 SX510 HS H70 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2011Newer by 32 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Canon SX510 HS

 H70 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Sony H70

 SX510 HS H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS and Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS and the H70.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and H70 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and H70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony H70 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography details
Sony H70 Street photography details
50
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
36
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging details
Sony H70 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Sony H70
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-22 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 gr (0.77 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $199