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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H70

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H70 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 2 years later than the H70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony H70

 EX-ZR700 H70 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 H70 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony H70

 EX-ZR700 H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 features external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the H70.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and H70.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR700 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography info
Sony H70 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography details
Sony H70 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography info
Sony H70 Sports photography info
50
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H70 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery life (470 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
29
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony H70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 222g (0.49 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) 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 1 1
Cost at release $370 $199