Nikon AW110 vs Sony H70

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon AW110 and Sony H70, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was brought out 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 going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the AW110 grades against the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the AW110 versus the H70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and H70.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern AW110 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.