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Casio EX-100 vs Sony H70

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Casio EX-100 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(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
Sony H70
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sony H70

 EX-100 H70 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 38 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Casio EX-100

 H70 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sony H70

 EX-100 H70 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony H70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Sony H70
42
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography features
Sony H70 Street photography features
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography highlights
Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (390 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography advice
Sony H70 Travel photography advice
63
great battery power (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging highlights
Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Sony H70
 Casio Exilim EX-100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
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