Casio EX-100 vs Sony H70
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37 Features
64 Overall
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38 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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

Casio EX-100 vs Sony H70 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-100 vs Sony H70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and H70 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

The EX-100 was brought out 3 years later than the H70 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-100 scores vs the H70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sony H70
EX-100 | H70 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 38 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Casio EX-100
H70 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sony H70
EX-100 | H70 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Casio EX-100 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 features external measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-100 vs Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 vs the H70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and H70 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and H70.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony H70 will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/20000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.10 m | 3.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 389 grams (0.86 lb) | 194 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 390 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $572 | $199 |